Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, Oregon)

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.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Hardware Engineer designs, develops, and validates high-current, high-power sourcing and switching hardware for semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE). The role focuses on design verification, power delivery, transient response, regulation, protection, thermal management, and system integration for advanced SoCs, FPGAs, and other high-power devices. The engineer owns power-delivery modules from concept through production release, collaborating with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and test engineering teams.

• Lead bring-up, design verification, and lab characterization of power-delivery modules, including load regulation, transient response, efficiency, thermal behavior, and fault handling.
• Develop and execute verification plans; use power analyzers, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, current probes, and electronic loads to test design assumptions and performance.
• Design protection and fault-response systems, and conduct reliability analysis, derating studies, thermal modeling, stress testing, and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with hardware designers to debug analog, digital, and mixed-signal issues and with firmware teams on control, telemetry, calibration, and fault reporting.
• Ensure modules meet ATE requirements for timing, triggering, synchronization, and software control; develop test programs and support integration with loadboards, probecards, and device-under-test power networks.
• Partner with product, test, and silicon engineering teams to define device requirements, mentor colleagues, and contribute to design standards and best practices.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in power electronics, high-current power delivery, or instrumentation hardware design.
• Experience with power integrity, transient analysis, and compensation and stability design.
• Proficiency with SPICE simulation, power-delivery-network modeling, and PCB design tools.
• Hands-on experience with power measurement equipment and high-current test setups.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Preferred: experience designing or verifying power-delivery modules for ATE instrumentation; knowledge of dynamic voltage scaling, digital power control, and telemetry systems.
• Preferred: familiarity with high-current connectors, cabling, low-impedance mechanical design, thermal modeling, heatsink design, and system-level thermal constraints.
• Preferred: experience with reliability engineering, derating, and long-term stress testing.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $111,300 - $178,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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