Engineering Technician (IST; North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the IST organization by maintaining a safe, efficient engineering lab and partnering with hardware/software teams for development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You will manage equipment uptime, install new devices, and coordinate with facilities, logistics, and external suppliers.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or engineering technology and 8+ years of lab equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics or engineering technology.
• 8+ years experience supporting engineering lab equipment or automated test systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex systems.
• Experience leading equipment installation projects with cross-functional coordination.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting development, validation, and prototyping activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and service engineering lab equipment for development and validation.
• Install and commission new equipment, coordinating with facilities, logistics, and suppliers.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams during DV activities for setup and testing.
• Work with teams to determine root causes and support corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer guidance and schedules.
• Maintain equipment records and maintenance documentation for reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement for lab efficiency, uptime, safety, and processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Equipment installation

Spare parts management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Electronics Technology

Engineering Technology

Job description

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Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

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.

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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