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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 complex electro-mechanical assemblies used in advanced test systems. You will help ensure custom assemblies meet technical, quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability requirements by connecting product intent with capable supplier processes, inspection methods, functional testing, and production controls 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 .
Translate drawings, bills of materials, assembly documentation, and functional requirements into clear supplier deliverables, qualification plans, inspection methods, test expectations, process controls, and acceptance criteria.
Assess and qualify suppliers through design-for-manufacturability reviews, supplier assessments, process capability studies, measurement system analysis, pilot builds, audits, first article reviews, and production-readiness evaluations.
Develop suppliers for electro-mechanical assemblies that may include mechanical components, electrical interfaces, harnesses, cables, connectors, sensors, actuators, fixtures, tooling, and related subassemblies.
Collaborate across design, manufacturing engineering, operations, supplier quality, commodity management, and supplier teams to identify risk, resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and improve yield, reliability, capacity, 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, Industrial, Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
5 to 8 years of experience in supplier engineering, product engineering, process development, quality engineering, or electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing.
Strong understanding of electro-mechanical design intent, mechanical fit and function, electrical interfaces, material selection , manufacturing variation, measurement methods, test requirements, and process controls.
Experience with electro-mechanical assembly processes such as precision mechanical fabrication, cable or harness integration, connector installation, torque and fastening controls, alignment, bonding, labeling, inspection, functional testing, and final assembly validation.
Experience with supplier and assembly qualification, first article inspection, bill of materials and drawing reviews, design for manufacturability, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical process control, Gage R&R, inspection planning, and root cause and corrective action.
Ability to translate design intent and product documentation into supplier requirements, measurable controls, inspection strategies, test expectations, and qualification plans.
Strong communication and influencing skills across engineering, operations, commodity management, supplier quality, and external suppliers, with the ability to manage multiple new product introduction and lifecycle priorities.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, datum strategy, electrical and mechanical interface requirements, CMM, vision and other inspection methods, functional test expectations, and measurement correlation.
Experience with cable and connector integration, fixture and tooling reviews, torque and fastening requirements, adhesive or bonding processes, plating, coating, surface finish, and cosmetic requirements.
Experience with fixture design, mistake-proofing tooling, inspection plans, supplier process validation, electro-mechanical functional test validation, bill of materials verification, qualification documentation, 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 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 $96,200 - $154,000. 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.
