Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace division seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design electro-mechanical solutions for advanced test systems. You will lead cable, ITA, and fixture designs, develop CAD models, and collaborate across engineering, program management, and customers to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.

Required 5+ years in electro-mechanical design, strong SOLIDWORKS skills, IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge, and travel ~10% for customer and manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of electro-mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS and PDM systems.
• Experience with metal fabrication, machining, tolerancing, and thermal design.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and cable/wire harness design standards.
• Ability to communicate with customers, teams, and suppliers.
• Experience working with CNC machining.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of cables, ITAs, and custom test fixtures for automated test equipment.
• Develop and release detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation from concept through production.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, program management, and customers to define requirements and solutions.
• Build and validate designs through analysis, prototyping, and testing.
• Support product lifecycle activities including sustaining engineering and design improvements.
• Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Vendor/manufacturing liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

PDM systems

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Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and drives excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought across our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, perspectives, and experiences, because better ideas come from stronger teams.

Opportunity Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer in Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace division, you will design and deliver custom electro-mechanical solutions for advanced test systems supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs across new product introductions and existing platforms.

• Lead mechanical design of cables, ITAs, and custom test fixtures for automated test equipment
• Develop and release detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation from concept through production
• Collaborate with systems engineering, program management, and customers to define requirements and solutions
• Build and validate designs through analysis, prototyping, and testing
• Support product lifecycle activities including sustaining engineering and design improvements
• Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to deliver cost-effective solutions

All About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a hands‑on engineering environment and enjoys solving complex design challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical design (cables, ITAs, test fixtures preferred)
• Strong proficiency with SOLIDWORKS (or similar CAD tools) and product data management systems
• Experience with metal fabrication, machining, and mechanical design fundamentals (tolerancing, materials, thermal considerations)
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and cable/wire harness design standards
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with customers, teams, and suppliers
• Experience working with vendors and manufacturing processes, including CNC machining
• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities

Preferred:

• Experience with automated test equipment and Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) interfaces
• Familiarity with defense/aerospace systems or regulated environments
• Willingness to travel (~10%) to support customer and manufacturing activities

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 $100,000 - $160,000. 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.

ITAR Restriction:

All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.

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