Aerospace NPI Engineering Technician

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support new product engineering for Defense & Aerospace products. You will closely collaborate with Design Engineering to validate designs, assemble prototypes, and verify builds during the NPI phase.

The role requires hands-on experience with assembly processes, reading engineering drawings and CAD models, and a solid background in mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electro‑mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience with NPI processes and validation of new product builds.
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools, jigs, fixtures, and testing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with PLM based control architectures and motion control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly and verification of new product builds during the NPI phase.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and CAD models to ensure proper build processes.
• Assist in the validation of design concepts through hands‑on assembly and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to provide feedback on manufacturability and suggest design improvements.
• Conduct testing and verification of assemblies to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following safety protocols and compliance standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

CAD interpretation

NPI processes

Manufacturing & assembly

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

PLM familiarity

Education

Technical degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support new product engineering for Defense & Aerospace products. You will closely collaborate with Design Engineering to validate designs, assemble prototypes, and verify builds during the NPI phase.

The role requires hands-on experience with assembly processes, reading engineering drawings and CAD models, and a solid background in mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly.