Lab Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Teradyne, a global leader in test and automation technology, is seeking a Lab Manager in North Reading, MA. You will oversee daily lab operations, support engineering teams, and drive safe, scalable lab practices to enable new product introductions and continuous improvement.

We value experience guiding technical teams, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Located near Reading, this on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability, and lab optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering lab operations, test environments, or system maintenance.
• Experience guiding or coordinating technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting across complex systems.
• Working knowledge of calibration, maintenance, and lab safety practices.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations and support engineering teams.
• Prioritize and assign work to meet project needs.
• Develop safe operating practices and maintain high lab reliability.
• Manage lab assets, lifecycle, inventory, and transitions of legacy systems.
• Optimize lab efficiency, capacity, and workflows.
• Establish preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Date: Oct 13, 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

The Lab Manager supports product development, testing, and innovation by owning and continuously improving a critical engineering lab environment. This role helps ensure that systems, equipment, and infrastructure are reliable, safe, and ready to scale with future programs.

Opportunity Overview

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day lab operations, support engineering teams, and combine hands-on technical experience with operational ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Guide, coach, and support lab technicians while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Prioritize and assign work to meet project and operational needs.
• Develop technical capability and safe operating practices across lab users.
• Ensure high availability and performance of test systems, equipment, and lab infrastructure.
• Establish and execute preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting processes.
• Maintain safe and compliant lab operations aligned with company and industry standards.
• Train new users and enable effective, safe access to lab resources.
• Partner with engineering and facilities teams to enable new product introductions and lab expansion.
• Optimize lab layout, capacity, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Manage lab assets, including equipment’s lifecycle, inventory, upgrades, decommissioning, and transitions of legacy systems.
• Identify and implement improvements that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and enhance user experience.
• Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to expand lab capability.
• Establish best practices for lab operations, documentation, and system utilization.

All About You

We seek candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering lab operations, test environments, or system maintenance.
• Experience guiding or coordinating technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across complex systems.
• Working knowledge of calibration, maintenance, and lab safety practices.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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 $158,600 - $253,800. 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

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