NPI Hardware Engineering Manager — Semiconductors

Teradyne; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation leader in San Jose, CA, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for New Product Introduction to bridge development and high-volume manufacturing. You will guide Product and Hardware Engineers, ensuring readiness for launch and reliable performance.

You will partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring a high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (MS/MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering experience in semiconductor test equipment, ATE, or semiconductor capital equipment.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience with mixed-signal, power, digital, or precision instrumentation hardware preferred.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering practices preferred.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations preferred.
• Proven experience taking products from development through high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product qualification, DFM, reliability, and production ramp methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product and Hardware Engineers.
• Drive New Product Introduction activities from design release through manufacturing ramp.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Ensure product readiness for high-volume production, quality, reliability, and cost targets.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and manufacturing issues.
• Drive manufacturing readiness reviews, qualification plans, and release processes.
• Manage project schedules, risks, resource allocation, and executive status reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for yield, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Teradyne, a global test and automation leader in San Jose, CA, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for New Product Introduction to bridge development and high-volume manufacturing. You will guide Product and Hardware Engineers, ensuring readiness for launch and reliable performance.

You will partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring a high-performance