Mechanical Engineer

Teradyne; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Teradyne in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Memory Test) to collaborate with cross-functional teams on signal delivery designs. You will contribute to design concepts, documentation, and test plans to ensure performance meets requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or BSME with 3+ years of electro-mechanical design, proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM, and strong communication skills. Remote collaboration tools and teamwork are essential, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• BS or BSME or an equivalent degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience with electro-mechanical design
• Familiar with SolidWorks (or similar) and PDM tools
• Familiar with sheet metal and machined part design
• Familiar with stress/strain analysis and FEA
• Able to prepare presentations explaining work and design proposal to remote teams
• Familiar with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Signal Integrity, and Mechanical engineering teams to understand the requirements and constraints of new signal delivery projects.
• Develop and maintain design documentation.
• Manage signal delivery project schedules through the design, prototyping/testing, and New Product Introduction phases.
• Develop Statements of Work for third party vendors.
• Work with signal delivery architects and third party vendors to create design concepts and participate in design reviews.
• Coordinate with signal delivery architects to create test plans to validate signal integrity requirements, interpret signal integrity test results, and determine if they meet the design requirements.
• Collect and maintain engineering design documentation, calculations, simulation results, and measured performance data for new and existing signal delivery designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers, bills of material, and assembly drawings for new and existing signal delivery projects.
• Create ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) to document and track design changes.
• Create high level documentation to communicate signal delivery designs with other Teradyne teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BS or BSME or equivalent degree

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer (Memory Test, San Jose, CA)

Date: Aug 14, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

We are the global test and automation experts, powering next-generation technologies through advanced solutions.Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's leading-edge test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time. Our portfolio of industrial automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver new products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together,Teradynecompanies deliver manufacturing automation across industries, applications and the world.

Opportunity Overview

• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Signal Integrity, and Mechanical engineering teams to:
  • Understand the requirements and constraints of new signal delivery projects.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation.
• Manage signal delivery project schedules through the design, prototyping/testing, and New Product Introduction phases.
• Develop Statements of Work for third party vendors.
• Work with signal delivery architects and third party vendors to create design concepts and participate in design reviews.
• Coordinate with signal delivery architects to create test plans to validate signal integrity requirements, interpret signal integrity test results, and determine if they meet the design requirements.
• Collect and maintain engineering design documentation, calculations, simulation results, and measured performance data for new and existing signal delivery designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers, bills of material, and assembly drawings for new and existing signal delivery projects.
• Create ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) to document and track design changes.
• Create high level documentation to communicate signal delivery designs with other Teradyne teams.

All About You We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BS or BSME or an equivalent degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience with electro-mechanical design
• Familiar with Solidworks (or similar) and PDM tools
• Familiar with sheet metal and machined part design
• Familiar with stress/strain analysis and FEA
• Able to prepare presentations explaining work and design proposal to remote teams
• Familiar with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team

The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge and previous experience with some or all of the following topics:

• Familiar with electrical connector design both for power delivery and high speed signal delivery
• Familiar with measuring key connector performance metrics such as lifecycle, contact resistance, current carrying capacity, etc.
• Familiar with signal integrity concepts for single ended and differential signaling, including insertion loss, return loss, and crosstalk.
• Basic PCB design concepts, including material choice, high speed signal routing, and manufacturing techniques.
• Previous experience with Cadence Allegro or a similar PCB CAD tool is a plus.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - 176,000. 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.

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.

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