Hardware Engineer- (Compute Test Division: N. Reading, MA))

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Hardware Engineer in North Reading, MA. This role involves designing complex electronic systems and developing hardware components while troubleshooting existing issues. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with PCB layout and high-current power systems. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Salary range is $150,000-$240,600 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Proven ability to design and debug complex, high-component-count boards.
• Experience with high-current power systems and mixed-signal electronics.
• Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electronic systems from requirements to integration.
• Develop hardware such as compute carrier boards and power distribution.
• Implement high-power and high-speed designs.
• Debug hardware and manufacturing issues.
• Support DFM/DFA and pre-production validation.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

High-current power systems

Debugging complex boards

Embedded hardware architectures

Job description

Hardware Engineer- (Compute Test Division: N. Reading, MA)

Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

What You’ll Do

• Design complete electronic systems from requirements through integration, including schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and validation.
• Develop high-complexity, multi-domain hardware such as compute carrier boards, power distribution, sensing, and communications.
• Architect and implement high-power and high-speed designs, including redundant power domains, high-current paths, and modern digital interfaces.
• Design supporting electronics such as protocol converters, system controllers, and custom power solutions.
• Debug new and existing hardware and manufacturing issues using measurements, experiments, and structured root-cause analysis.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support DFM/DFA, on-site testing, bring-up, and pre-production validation.
• Perform hands‑on rework and rapid prototype builds when needed to solve time‑critical problems.

Technical Focus Areas

• System-level hardware design and integration
• High-power electronics and power conversion
• High-speed digital and mixed-signal design
• Manufacturing bring-up and production support

All About You

• Strong experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up.
• Proven ability to design and debug complex, high-component-count boards.
• Experience with high-current power systems and mixed-signal electronics.
• Hands‑on experience working with contract manufacturers and production hardware.
• Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures and system integration.
• Ability to work independently on ambiguous problems and deliver end‑to‑end solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Direct ATE experience is a plus.
• Safety‑critical hardware design.
• High-speed interfaces and RF‑adjacent systems.
• Power electronics and current sensing.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,000-$240,600. 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.

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.