Mechanical Engineering Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne

North Reading, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$145,500–$232,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Electromechanics, Engineering Management, Establish Priorities, Failure Analysis, Incentive Programs, Input/Output, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing Software, Mass Production, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Needs Assessment, Outsourcing, People Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Programs, Product/Service Launch, Production Systems, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reliability Engineering, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, System Test, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Test Automation, Time Management, Traceability, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
North Reading, MA
POSTED
Today


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 (http://www.teradyne.com/) 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.


We are 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 helps manufacturers 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.





Opportunity Overview





We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on innovation across machine design and product development initiatives for our next-generation System Level Test platforms and enabling technologies.





The ideal candidate will work across functional boundaries to identify essential requirements, tradeoffs, and key technical risks. This person will partner closely with external-facing teams such as Product Marketing and Applications to understand customer needs. In parallel, they will collaborate with internal cross-functional product development teams to implement design solutions for risk mitigation, concept selection, and high-volume manufacturing.






+ Lead a team of mechanical engineers supporting the continuous improvement of the Saturn, Titan, Mercury, and Aries systems.


+ Coach, evaluate, and provide feedback to team members throughout the year and through the annual performance review process.


+ Work with team members to create long-term development plans.


+ Manage the team’s assignments, priorities, and annual budget.


+ Balance contract and permanent headcount to meet project needs.


+ Manage outsourced engineering teams.


+ Provide guidance through complex situations or conflicting goals.


+ Provide project management leadership.


+ Support continued commercialization of existing products by ensuring they meet the highest level of quality through collaboration with cross-functional teams on issues emerging from the field, contract manufacturer, or supply chain.


+ Drive continuous improvement of existing products by gathering and synthesizing information, formulating and prioritizing long-term projects, and planning with leadership from New Product Development, Supplier, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Production, Service Operations, and other groups.


+ Align with cross-functional teams to ensure designs provide value to customers and meet tight project timelines.









All About You






+ Excellent judgment in the presence of competing priorities and incomplete data, with proven ability to make difficult trade-offs.


+ Ability to lead, collaborate, and motivate across functional boundaries with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.


+ Good understanding of automation and/or robot design.


+ Training or commensurate experience in Root Cause Analysis.


+ Strong analytical skills demonstrated by a track record of analyzing and resolving complex problems in products and processes.


+ Understanding design control concepts, including FMEAs, design input/output, and requirement traceability.


+ Technical proficiency in electro-mechanical products and mechanism design.


+ Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes.


+ Passion for solving tough technical problems and creating elegant, reliable products.


+ Comfortable working in ambiguity on short development timelines.


+ Self-driven desire to excel in a fast-paced, small, focused team environment while maintaining a strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward, making work interesting, meaningful, and enjoyable.


+ Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both written and verbal, across all levels and functions, including interacting with suppliers and presenting to technical audiences.


+ Ability to coach, develop, and manage the engineering team through influential leadership, balancing team development objectives with the needs of the organization.


+ BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.


+ Typical minimum of 10 years designing complex commercial mechanical products.


+ Occasional travel to supplier and manufacturing sites may be required.









Preferred Skills and Experience






+ Mechatronics/automation experience in a fast-paced environment.


+ Experience with Statistical Process Control in a mass production environment is a plus.


+ Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes.


+ Experience supporting post-market performance through reliability engineering, serviceability design, or field failure analysis.






We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.


This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.





Compensation:





The base salary range for this role is $145,500 - $232,900. 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 (https://www.teradyne.com/2026-benefit-information-for-us-employees/) to see details.





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Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’re unable to access our on-line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at HR.Service.Center@teradyne.com for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About the Company

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Teradyne

Teradyne is a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications. Teradyne Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) is used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronic systems, which serve consumer, communications, industrial and government customers. Our Industrial Automation products include Collaborative Robots used by global manufacturing and light industrial customers to improve quality and increase manufacturing efficiency. In 2017, Teradyne had revenue of $2.14 billion and currently employs approximately 4,500 people worldwide.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1960
WEBSITE
http://www.teradyne.com