Senior Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, San Jose, CA) (San Jose, CA, US)

LitePoint; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to design and own large-scale board level hardware for DRAM/Flash testers. You will guide end-to-end development from concept to customer release, emphasizing high-speed digital and FPGA-based designs, SI/PI, and robust production solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware design, strong collaboration across dispersed teams, and mentoring responsibilities. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of hardware and board design experience with ownership of complex systems.
• Experience designing all aspects of board level circuitry, including high speed digital, custom analog design, power distribution, and FPGA-based systems, with knowledge of mechanical and thermal considerations.
• Prior experience with high-speed interconnects (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes) and PCB design techniques including application of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional development efforts to deliver innovative hardware solutions.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to work with geographically dispersed multifunctional teams.
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence peers and junior engineers.
• Experience working with customers, partners and suppliers on complex technical issues and applications.
• Strong analytical skills and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Works independently and with limited direction; can identify and propose solutions to design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own board level design for large-scale, multi-board hardware systems.
• Execute end-to-end hardware development, from concept through design, test, manufacture, and customer release.
• Design hardware for complex high-speed digital, analog, power, FPGA, and ASIC-based designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure robust product quality through high-speed design practices and basic understanding of signal integrity and power integrity concepts.
• Execute hardware architecture decisions aligned to customer needs.
• Act as a technical escalation point to solve complex design and customer issues and perform root cause analysis for mission critical applications.
• Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaborative processes.

Skills

High-speed interconnects

Signal integrity

Power integrity

FPGA-based systems

PCB design

Board level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 supported to 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.

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 helps manufacturers develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world.

Opportunity Overview

• You will join a group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic team players in the Memory Tester Business Unit designing IC testers for the DRAM and Flash memory market
• Own board level design for large-scale, multi-board hardware systems
• Execute end-to-end hardware development, from concept through design, test, manufacture, and customer release
• Design hardware for complex high-speed digital, analog, power, FPGA, and ASIC-based designs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure robust product quality through high-speed design practices and basic understanding of signal integrity and power integrity concepts
• Execute hardware architecture decisions aligned to customer needs
• Act as a technical escalation point to solve complex design and customer issues and perform root cause analysis for mission critical applications
• Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaborative processes

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.

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in hardware and board design with demonstrated ownership of complex systems from concept through production
• Experience designing all aspects of board level circuitry, including high speed digital, custom analog design, power distribution, and FPGA-based systems, with knowledge of mechanical and thermal considerations
• Prior experience with high-speed interconnects (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes) and PCB design techniques including application of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional development efforts to deliver innovative hardware solutions
• Strong communications skills and the ability to work with geographically dispersed multifunctional teams
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence peers and junior engineers
• Experience working with customers, partners and suppliers on complex technical issues and applications
• Strong analytical skills and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Works independently and with limited direction; can identify and propose solutions to design challenges

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $111,300 - $178,200. 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.