Engineering Technician (IST; North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, seeks an Engineering Technician in North Reading, MA to support development and validation within IST. You will maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment, install new systems, and ensure uptime for product development.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, manage spare parts, perform preventative maintenance, and drive process improvements to enhance lab efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics/Mech/Engineering Tech.
• 8+ years supporting engineering lab equipment and automated test systems.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex systems.
• Experience leading equipment installation projects across engineering, facilities and suppliers.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting engineering development, design validation and prototypes.
• Ability to read technical docs, schematics and manuals.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance and managing spare parts inventories.
• Root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in semiconductor/automation or automated test environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and service engineering lab equipment for development and validation.
• Manage installation and commissioning of new equipment with facilities, logistics, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, procure, organize, and maintain critical onsite spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams during design validation for setup and testing.
• Determine root causes of field and factory issues and support corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer recommendations and schedules.
• Maintain equipment records, service histories, and maintenance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for lab efficiency, uptime, safety, and process optimization.

Skills

Troubleshooting engineering systems

Equipment maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Project coordination

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading schematics & manuals

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology

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

The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in supporting engineering development and validation activities within the IST organization. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and operational engineering lab environment while partnering closely with hardware and software engineering teams to support product development, system troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and service engineering lab equipment to ensure optimal performance and availability for development and validation activities.
• Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment within the engineering lab, coordinating with facilities, logistics, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, procure, organize, and maintain critical onsite spare parts inventory to minimize equipment downtime and support business continuity.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams during design validation (DV) activities to support system setup, testing, and issue resolution.
• Partner with software and hardware engineering teams to determine root causes of field and factory issues and support corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on engineering equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and established maintenance schedules.
• Maintain equipment records, service histories, and maintenance documentation to support equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory efficiency, equipment uptime, safety, and process optimization.

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.

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting engineering laboratory equipment, automated test equipment, manufacturing systems, or complex electromechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve complex engineering systems.
• Experience leading equipment installation projects and coordinating activities across engineering, facilities, logistics, and external suppliers.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and system-level troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering development, design validation, and prototype activities.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics, procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Experience developing and executing preventative maintenance programs and managing critical spare parts inventories.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, automation, robotics, or automated test environments preferred.

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is$55,400 to 88,600.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.