Head of Optical Test Solutions Engineering

Teradyne

North Reading (MA)

On-site

USD 273,000 - 437,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering for Optical Test Solutions in North Reading. You will define the long-term product vision, partner with Product Management and Systems Engineering, and own execution strategies to deliver new optical test systems at scale.

You will build and guide a high-performance team of engineers, shape a fast-moving culture, and drive programs from concept to production while managing risk and quality. Leadership in AI-driven automation is a plus.

Qualifications

  • BS in Optics, Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD a plus).
  • 15+ years in product development with leadership responsibility.
  • Experience delivering complex hardware/software systems at scale.
  • Proven track record building and scaling multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term vision and roadmaps with Product Management and Systems Engineering.
  • Recruit, coach, and retain optical, mechanical, electrical, and software talent.
  • Lead production releases from concept through mass production and manage risks.
  • Set engineering best practices across architecture, design, verification, and release.
  • Collaborate across Teradyne functions and with key customers and partners.

Skills

Leadership
Optical engineering
Product development
Cross-functional
Strategic planning
AI & automation

Education

BS in Optics/Physics/EE/ME
MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Project management tools
Test & measurement instruments

Job description

Teradyne Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering for Optical Test Solutions in North Reading. You will define the long-term product vision, partner with Product Management and Systems Engineering, and own execution strategies to deliver new optical test systems at scale.

You will build and guide a high-performance team of engineers, shape a fast-moving culture, and drive programs from concept to production while managing risk and quality. Leadership in AI-driven automation is a plus.

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