Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne; Agoura Hills, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne in Agoura Hills, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help develop next-generation semiconductor test and silicon photonics platforms. You will work with electrical, optical, software and manufacturing engineers to advance mechanical architecture, solve complex problems, and guide projects through production release.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to best practices, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and ambitious technology goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Comfort with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, automated test equipment, or optics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of mechanical architectures for advanced ATE and silicon photonics systems.
• Lead portions of product development and provide technical guidance on projects.
• Develop solutions involving thermal management, precision mechanisms, packaging and integration.
• Perform engineering analysis and evaluate design tradeoffs.
• Support resolution of complex engineering challenges through the lifecycle.
• Collaborate across disciplines to produce robust, manufacturable products.
• Participate in design reviews and help establish standards and best practices.
• Mentor early-career engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Support products from concept through qualification and production release.

Skills

Strong mechanical design

Analytical problem-solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring others

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Agoura Hills, CA, 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

Teradyne is a global leader in automated test equipment and advanced technology solutions that help drive innovation across the semiconductor industry. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation. Our employees solve meaningful challenges, work alongside industry-leading experts, and have opportunities to grow their careers while making a lasting impact on the future of technology.

Opportunity Overview

Help develop the next generation of semiconductor test and silicon photonics platforms.

Teradyne is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our centralized Mechanical Engineering organization supporting advanced automatic test equipment (ATE) and emerging silicon photonics technologies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging multidisciplinary programs involving mechanical design, thermal management, precision structures, optical integration, and system-level development.

As a member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with electrical, optical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers to develop innovative solutions from concept through production. You will contribute to mechanical architecture development, resolve complex technical issues, and support programs that help enable some of the industry's most advanced semiconductor and photonics technologies.

We are looking for engineers who enjoy learning, collaborating, and solving complex technical problems. Successful candidates are comfortable working in environments with evolving requirements and are able to bring structure, creativity, and sound engineering judgment to challenging situations.

This role provides an opportunity to broaden your technical expertise while working alongside an experienced and talented engineering team. You will contribute to engineering best practices, support the development of fellow engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing, and play an important role in delivering innovative products to market. The scope aligns with an advanced engineering professional who applies deep technical knowledge to solve complex problems, contributes across disciplines, and is recognized as a subject matter expert within their area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of mechanical architectures for advanced ATE and silicon photonics systems.
• Lead significant portions of complex product development efforts and provide technical guidance within assigned projects.
• Develop solutions involving thermal management, precision mechanical systems, packaging, and system integration.
• Perform engineering analysis, evaluate design tradeoffs, and help identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Support the resolution of complex engineering challenges throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop robust, manufacturable, and scalable products.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Mentor early-career engineers through coaching, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Support products from concept development through qualification and production release.

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience developing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the design and development of sophisticated products and systems.
• Strong mechanical design, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of other engineers.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, automated test equipment, silicon photonics, optics, precision instrumentation, or related advanced technology industries is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to successful technical outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical growth.

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 $121,700 - 194,700. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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