Mergers & Acquisition, Lead Transaction Principal (North Reading, MA, US)

LitePoint; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Robust benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a Lead Transaction Principal to own and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic technology transactions across semiconductor and capital equipment businesses. You will lead end-to-end deal processes, partner with engineering, product, and executive leadership, and drive post-close integration planning.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in technology M&A or investment banking, with hands-on engineering background and a top-tier business school master’s

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in technology companies or investment banking
• Hands-on engineering experience earlier in career (e.g., product development, systems or software engineering)
• Experience leading complex M&A or strategic transactions with direct execution responsibility
• Strong ability to engage credibly with senior engineers and executives
• Sound judgment in valuation, deal structuring, and trade-offs decisions

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end M&A and strategic transactions across semiconductor tech segments.
• Lead deal strategy, valuation framing, and execution from evaluation through close.
• Coordinate cross-functional deal teams spanning engineering, product, operations, finance, legal, tax, and HR.
• Evaluate target technologies, architectures, IP portfolios, and manufacturing implications.
• Translate diligence findings into product strategy and integration considerations.
• Prepare investment theses, valuation analyses, and board-ready recommendations.
• Manage external advisors while keeping internal ownership of decisions.
• Support post-close alignment and transition planning.

Skills

M&A deal leadership

Strategic evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Senior stakeholder engagement

Technical background in engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Masters degree from a top-tier business school

Job description

ABOUT TERADYNE

Teradyne is a global leader in automated test equipment and industrial automation, enabling customers across the semiconductor, electronics, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate innovation and deliver high-quality products at scale. Across semiconductor test, system-level and wafer-level test, photonics, and adjacent semiconductor capital equipment, Teradyne operates at the intersection of deep engineering, complex supply chains, and long investment cycles. Strategic M&A plays a critical role in expanding Teradyne’s served markets and strengthening long-term technology leadership.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Teradyne is seeking a Lead Transaction Principal to own and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic technology transactions across its semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment businesses. This role carries end-to-end accountability for transactions from early assessment through execution, signing, and close, and requires close partnership with engineering, product, operational, and executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end M&A and strategic transactions across semiconductor test, wafer-level test, system-level test, and adjacent semiconductor capital equipment segments.
• Lead deal strategy, valuation framing, and execution from early evaluation through closing.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams spanning engineering, product management, operations, finance, legal, tax, HR, and IT.
• Evaluate target technologies, including hardware architectures, software platforms, IP portfolios, product roadmaps, and manufacturing implications.
• Translate technical diligence into clear implications for product strategy, customer value, risk, and integration complexity.
• Prepare investment theses, valuation analyses, and transaction recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Manage external advisors while maintaining internal ownership of strategic decisions.
• Support post-close alignment and transition planning to ensure deal intent and technology priorities are realized.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of professional experience.
• Prior experience of leading complex M&A or strategic transactions within large technology companies.
• Prior experience in technology-focused investment banking or equivalent transaction roles, with direct execution responsibility for completed transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on experience working as an engineer earlier in career (e.g., product development, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, or software engineering).
• Masters degree from a top‑tier business school.
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior engineers, technologists, and executive leadership.
• Strong judgment in valuation, deal structuring, and strategic trade‑off decisions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Teradyne values diversity of thought, experience, and background, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute and grow. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $219,900 - $351,900. 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 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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