Job Description

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 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

Teradyne’s Supply Base Management Engineering team is seeking a Supply Line Engineer to support signal delivery assemblies for advanced test systems. You will help ensure complex electro-mechanical pathways meet performance, quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability requirements from new product introduction through the full product lifecycle.

• Partner early with design engineering to influence architecture, material selection, manufacturing methods, critical specifications, and supplier selection.
• Develop clear, manufacturable technical requirements, including key characteristics, drawings, inspection methods, test expectations, and qualification criteria.
• Assess and qualify suppliers through design-for-manufacturability reviews, process capability studies, measurement system analysis, pilot builds, audits, and production-readiness reviews.
• Establish supplier controls for tooling, inspection, testing, process flow, PFMEA, control plans, statistical process control, and quality gates.
• Collaborate across design, operations, supplier quality, commodity management, and supplier teams to identify risk, resolve quality issues, and improve yield, reliability, and process maturity.
• Support lifecycle readiness through approved vendor alignment, supplier change control, product change and end-of-life reviews, alternate sourcing, and continuity-of-supply planning.

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 degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in supplier engineering, product engineering, process development, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of signal transmission theory and how materials, geometry, manufacturing variation, assembly methods, and process controls affect electrical performance.
• Experience with manufacturing methods used to attach coaxial wire to rigid printed circuit boards, flexible printed circuit boards, and high-frequency microwave connectors.
• Experience with supplier qualification, design for manufacturability, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical process control, Gage R&R, and root cause and corrective action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of impedance, insertion loss, return loss, shielding, grounding, isolation, and high-speed interconnect performance.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, cable and connector assembly, strain relief, overmolding, adhesive bonding, or related processes.
• Experience with complex electrical test fixtures, mistake-proofing tooling, inspection methods, supplier test development, and new product introduction phase-gate deliverables.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent data-driven quality experience.
• Experience working with a global supply base.

We are only considering candidates local to position location or candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense. We 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 $120,700 - $193,100. 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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