Customer Solutions Engineering Site Lead (IST, Bay Area, CA)
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Location: Sunnyvale, CA, US
Company: Teradyne
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!
We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.
Customer Solutions Engineering Site Lead
Our Purpose
Opportunity Overview
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate the onsite multidisciplinary engineering team, establishing priorities, ownership, accountability, and a culture of technical excellence.
- Partner with Software Product Management and Software Quality Engineering to plan testing and delivery of customer software releases and ensure production readiness.
- Maintain onsite lab systems, test equipment, configurations, and infrastructure to support development, troubleshooting, and verification.
- Lead investigation and resolution of customer test program interactions with hardware and software, coordinating root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification.
- Partner with the customer to define requirements for new devices and lead the definition, design, integration, and verification of change kits and customer-specific solutions.
- Serve as the primary onsite engineering contact, working across Product, Platform, Applications, Project Management, Support, and Manufacturing to communicate status, manage technical risks, and drive commitments to closure.
All About You
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering OR equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, including 3+ years in a leadership role managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels, including team members outside of direct reporting relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, data-informed solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly across customer, technical, and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to navigate complexity, manage priorities, and drive projects effectively in a dynamic customer environment.
- Willingness to travel to global customer sites approximately 10% for critical deployment phases.
Compensation
Benefits
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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