NPI Master Scheduler - Cross-Functional Planner

Teradyne Inc.; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA, is seeking a highly motivated NPI Master Scheduler to coordinate Electrical & Mechanical builds with Engineering and Operations to meet forecast and gate requirements during new product introductions.

You will work as part of a project team to close planning deliverables, manage production at contract manufacturers or in-house, and provide delivery commitments, ensuring a smooth handoff to high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS in Business or equivalent degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years planning experience in electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent product programs and priorities.
• Strong cross-functional communication with engineering, purchasing, and operations.
• Analytical with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, critical path analysis, scenario modeling).
• Strong understanding of MRP (Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Close planning deliverables through the engineering phase gates.
• Identify/escalate risks associated with closing planning deliverables.
• Generate, load and manage the production of electrical & mechanical builds at a contract manufacturer or in-house.
• Provide internal customer delivery commitments/updates on assemblies based on lead times, capacity and material readiness.
• Successfully hand off product to high volume manufacturing.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

BS in Business or equivalent degree

Tools

MRP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA, is seeking a highly motivated NPI Master Scheduler to coordinate Electrical & Mechanical builds with Engineering and Operations to meet forecast and gate requirements during new product introductions.

You will work as part of a project team to close planning deliverables, manage production at contract manufacturers or in-house, and provide delivery commitments, ensuring a smooth handoff to high‑volume manufacturing.