Lab Operations Manager, Test & Innovation

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

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.