NPI Materials Planner (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA

Teradyne; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne in Agoura Hills, CA, is hiring a Production/Material Planner to ensure timely material availability for new product builds from prototype through production release. You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and contract manufacturers to manage BOMs, procurement, and ECNs, while ensuring on-time delivery and material readiness for pilot lines.

The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience in electrical/mechanical manufacturing, strong MRP/PLM knowledge, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail.
• 3–5 years of production or material planning experience in an electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proactive planning capabilities and strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP and PLM concepts and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint) and experience with ERP (Oracle) and PLM systems (Teamcenter) and Rapid Response.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to plan and manage builds for electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical assemblies in alignment with forecasted demand.
• Manage multi-level, high-complexity BOMs for new products and ensure BOM accuracy throughout the NPI process.
• Work with domestic and international contract manufacturers to manage assembly quotations, purchase orders, and resolve material alignment issues.
• Coordinate material procurement and readiness for internal pilot-line builds, including resolving material shortages proactively.
• Manage ECNs, deviations, and RMAs/rework activities in partnership with suppliers and pilot line teams.
• Ensure internal delivery commitments are met by monitoring lead times, capacity, and material status.
• Maintain and update the Component Assessment file to monitor component health and highlight risk areas.
• Identify and understand when to elevate issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Support phase-gate deliverables and ensure planning activities are completed on time as products transition from design to production.
• Lead the successful handoff of new products to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Proactive planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

MRP concepts

PLM concepts

ERP systems understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle ERP

PLM systems (Teamcenter)

Rapid Response

Job description

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ID: 12642

Function: Operations

Location: Agoura Hills, CA, US

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

The NPI Production/Material Planner is responsible for ensuring timely material availability for new product builds from prototype through production release. This role supports both internal manufacturing and global contract manufacturers to maintain a robust material pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to plan and manage builds for electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical assemblies in alignment with forecasted demand.
• Manage multi‑level, high‑complexity Bills of Material (BOMs) for new products and ensure BOM accuracy throughout the NPI process.
• Work with domestic and international contract manufacturers to manage assembly quotations, purchase orders, and resolve material alignment issues.
• Coordinate material procurement and readiness for internal pilot-line builds, including resolving material shortages proactively.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), deviations, and RMAs/rework activities in partnership with suppliers and pilot line teams.
• Ensure internal delivery commitments are met by monitoring lead times, capacity, and material status.
• Maintain and update the Component Assessment file to monitor component health and work with the Team to highlight risk areas.
• Identify and understand when to elevate issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Support phase‑gate deliverables and ensure planning activities are completed on time as products transition from design to production.
• Lead the successful handoff of new products to high‑volume manufacturing.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail.
• 3–5 years of production or material planning experience in an electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proactive planning capabilities and strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred) and experience with ERP (Oracle preferred) and PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and Rapid Response.

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.

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.

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

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Compensation

The base salary range for this role is$83,040-$110,760.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.

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