AI Product Manager (Power Test, Deer Park, IL)

Teradyne; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a Customer-Centric AI Product Manager to drive software and AI strategy for semiconductor customers. You will bridge AI technology with everyday user workflows, collaborating across marketing, engineering, sales, and operations to deliver tangible value.

This role requires leadership across functions, travel 20–30%, and deep experience with MST software products across data center, automotive, industrial, and power management markets to accelerate product adoption and ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, with a strong SW engineering background.
• Minimum of 10 years in the Semiconductor Industry with SW product manager experience.
• Very strong leadership, analytical, synthesis and integration skills; cross-functional visibility.
• Travel 20–30% is expected.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead an AI/software product roadmap rooted in customer discovery.
• Own end-to-end product lifecycle, integrations, and partner relationships for UX.
• Develop business requirements and proposals for new MST software products.
• Craft customer-focused value propositions and enablement collateral.
• Prioritize features by customer impact and adoption metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, and marketing to align success with business goals.
• Design onboarding experiences and manage migrations to new releases.
• Engage as a strategic advisor during design-in with key customers.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Synthesis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

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 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

As the Customer-Centric AI Product Manager, you will be the voice of the user, driving Teradyne’s software and AI strategy to solve the most pressing challenges for our semiconductor customers. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge artificial intelligence and everyday user workflows, ensuring our technology delivers tangible, intuitive value.

This role sits at the intersection of user empathy and technical innovation. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams—marketing, engineering, sales, and operations—while embedding yourself in the daily realities of our customers (from small innovators to large international semiconductor enterprises). By understanding their unique needs across AI Data Center, Automotive, Industrial, Complex Power Management, and Discrete markets, you will design AI solutions to dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of our customers’ new product development.

• Customer-Driven AI Roadmap:Define and lead an AI and software product roadmap rooted in deep customer discovery. Translate the complex testing bottlenecks of semiconductor manufacturers into intelligent, automated AI solutions.
• User-Centric Product Lifecycle:Champion the end-to-end customer journey. Manage product lifecycles, ecosystem integrations, and 3rd party relationships with a relentless focus on improving user experience (UX) and delivering frictionless workflows.
• Needs-Based Feature Development:Conduct ongoing user research to develop business requirements and proposals for new MST software products, ensuring every new feature directly addresses a validated customer pain point.
• Value Communication & Enablement:Craft compelling, customer-focused value propositions. Equip sales and field engineers with collateral and training that clearly communicates the real-world impact and ROI of our AI features.
• Impact-Weighted Prioritization:Ruthlessly prioritize software feature requests and the R&D funnel based on customer impact, user feedback, and product adoption metrics.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:Partner seamlessly with engineering, UX/UI, and marketing to build intuitive AI solutions that align customer success with Teradyne’s broader business objectives.
• Frictionless Adoption:Design intuitive onboarding experiences and manage smooth customer migrations to new software releases, ensuring users immediately recognize the value of new AI capabilities.
• Customer Advocacy & Community:Cultivate a thriving community of power users. Establish continuous feedback loops, share software best practices, create industry buzz, and build fierce customer loyalty.
• Strategic Partner in Design-In:Act as a hands-on strategic advisor for key customers during design-in activities, tailoring significant AI software enhancements to seamlessly integrate into their unique operational environments.

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 Engineering or related field with strong SW engineering background as either a SW engineer or applications engineer
• Minimum of 10 years in the Semiconductor Industry with experience as a SW product manager at an ATE, EDA Design Company, or at a supplier to the IC industry
• This position requires a person with very strong leadership, analytical, synthesis and integration skills. This role will require an extensive amount of integrating and visibility across all functions of the business and at all levels
• Travel of 20 – 30% to be expected

We are only considering candidates local to the 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 $155,000–$248,100. 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.
• medical
• dental
• vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• tuition assistance programs

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