Optical Instrumentation Engineering Manager

Teradyne; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation leader, seeks an experienced Manager of Optical Instrumentation Design Engineering to head a team developing next‑gen optical instrumentation for semiconductor test and emerging tech. You will define architecture, roadmaps, and execution strategies while collaborating with customers and internal partners.

You will guide engineers from concept through production, mentor staff, and drive innovations in optical systems, ensuring quality and manufacturability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of experience developing fiber-optic and optical instrumentation systems, including at least 3 years in an engineering management or technical leadership role.
• Experience leading teams developing optical instrumentation products from concept through production.
• Strong project leadership experience within complex, cross-functional development environments.
• Deep understanding of optical system architecture, instrumentation design, testing, and validation.
• Proven ability to lead engineers, influence technical direction, and build high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of optical engineers responsible for design, development, and validation of native optical instrumentation platforms.
• Drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for optical instrumentation systems aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to deliver programs on schedule, within budget, and to performance targets.
• Guide the team in solving complex optical design challenges and developing innovative instrumentation solutions.
• Establish design verification, validation, and quality processes that ensure reliable and manufacturable products.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define requirements and influence product direction.
• Manage engineering resources, priorities, and project execution to maximize team effectiveness and business impact.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, performance management, and technical leadership.
• Drive research and technology exploration efforts to identify and adopt emerging optical technologies.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on program status, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and engineering processes.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships supporting critical optical components and subsystems.

Skills

Leadership

Optical engineering

Fiber-optic systems

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Optical design tools

Education

Bachelor's in Optical Engineering or Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Lumerical

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Teradyne, a global test and automation leader, seeks an experienced Manager of Optical Instrumentation Design Engineering to head a team developing next‑gen optical instrumentation for semiconductor test and emerging tech. You will define architecture, roadmaps, and execution strategies while collaborating with customers and internal partners.

You will guide engineers from concept through production, mentor staff, and drive innovations in optical systems, ensuring quality and manufacturability