NPI Manufacturing Engineer (TERADYNE, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to bring electro-mechanical products from concept to volume production. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and streamline assembly processes.

Responsibilities include developing process flows, creating assembly instructions, validating tools, and supporting transfer to manufacturing partners. Domestic travel up to 25% may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies and BOMs.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks for part/assembly design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify manufacturing risks early in development.
• Develop and evaluate electro-mechanical assemblies to support process flows and best practices.
• Create assembly instructions and process docs for pilot production and contract manufacturers.
• Identify, design, and qualify tools and fixtures for assembly processes.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly issues.
• Assist training of pilot production and contract manufacturing personnel.
• Facilitate transfer of new products to volume manufacturing partners.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpret technical drawings

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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NPI Manufacturing Engineer (TERADYNE, North Reading, MA)

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, 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, 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.

Opportunity Overview

As an NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you will help bring new electro-mechanical products to life by partnering with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through successful volume manufacturing.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and using established engineering practices, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly risks early in the product development cycle.
• Build and evaluate electro-mechanical assemblies to support the development of assembly process flows and manufacturing best practices.
• Create and maintain clear assembly instructions and process documentation for pilot production teams and contract manufacturing partners.
• Support the identification, design, documentation, and qualification of assembly tools and fixtures using established engineering practices.
• Support the investigation of product assembly issues by gathering information, contributing to root-cause analysis, and evaluating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Support the training of our pilot production and contract manufacturing personnel on product assembly methods.
• Work with the NPI team to support the timely transfer of new products to our volume manufacturing partners.
• Contribute to additional NPI and manufacturing engineering projects based on business and program needs.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a genuine curiosity for how electro-mechanical products are assembled.
• Ability to interpret solid models, bills of material, engineering drawings, and other available design information.
• Foundational ability to design and document parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to define and resolve problems using established guidelines.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and exchange technical information with colleagues, project leaders, and other engineering professionals.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site at our North Reading, Massachusetts Location
• Ability to travel 10% to 25%, depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, internship, co-op, project, or professional experience related to assembly process flows or product assembly documentation.
• Exposure to the design or development of mechanical tools and assembly fixtures.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM.
• Certified SolidWorks Professional or Certified SolidWorks Professional Academic certification.

We are only considering candidates local to position location or candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense. We are unable to provide relocation for this position.

Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $65,700.00 to $105,100.00. 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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