Hardware Engineer

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 175,300 - 280,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer in Reading, Massachusetts, to develop optical test instrumentation for semiconductor markets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in optical engineering. Responsibilities include defining requirements, developing opto-mechanical architecture, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative products. The base salary range is $175,300 - $280,600, with a discretionary bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in optical engineering.
• Knowledge of semiconductor testing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop optical test instrumentation for semiconductor markets.
• Interact with customers to define requirements.
• Develop opto-mechanical architecture.

Skills

Optical engineering experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical curiosity

Versatile in optical technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Optical Systems Engineer will have responsibility for development of optical test instrumentation for emerging markets within semiconductor test. Instrumentation may include imaging systems, illumination sources, optical sensors, and fiber‑optics, along with motion systems, cameras, and image‑analysis software. As a member of the Silicon Photonics Engineering Staff, you will be a key player in the definition, implementation, and validation of complex automated test equipment that interfaces optical ports of silicon photonic devices at all stages of fabrication, from wafer probe to packaged test.

• Interact with customers to define requirements for new optical test products
• Develop opto‑mechanical architecture
• Manage requirements for optical assemblies including custom imaging lenses and fiber‑optic instrumentation
• Work with engineers from other disciplines to develop innovative products
• Develop test methods for lab and production verification

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related discipline; master’s degree is preferred; certifications in optical engineering are a plus
• 10+ years’ experience in optical engineering with a focus on developing innovative technical solutions and getting products to market
• Broad technical curiosity and highly versatile in multiple optical technologies
• Knowledge of related technical fields such as mechanical engineering, motion systems, materials science, electronics, software, and semiconductors would be beneficial
• Systems engineering experience is preferred
• Semiconductor testing knowledge is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $175,300 - $280,600. 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 comprehensive 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.