Senior Mechanical Engineer, Silicon Photonics & NPI

Teradyne Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Silicon Photonics Engineering group.

You will lead platform product development for Optical Instruments used in Semiconductor Test Equipment, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, and Optical Engineers to design for NPI and high‑volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, defining subsystems, providing technical guidance, creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in design and manufacture of electro‑mechanical systems.
• SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• FEA using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Workbench.
• SolidWorks EPDM for CAD data management.
• PLM software like TeamCenter or WindChill for change management.
• Experience authoring ECN / ECOs.
• Knowledge of basic GD&T standards.
• Ability to generate detailed mechanical drawings.
• Ability to create 2D schematic, cable and harness drawings.
• Ability to select OEM mechanical components based on requirements.
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing methods.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Travel domestically or internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal design reviews and oversee technical aspects of projects.
• Assume leadership in system & sub‑system design efforts and define direction.
• Provide leadership and communicate technical guidance, trade‑offs, budgets, and changes.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs using 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Create ECN / ECO documents.
• Build, debug, and test prototype designs.
• Assist NP I team with build and debug of early access units.
• Collaborate with procurement & supply chain to identify vendors.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks EPDM

TeamCenter / WindChill

Job description

Teradyne Inc. in North Reading, MA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Silicon Photonics Engineering group.

You will lead platform product development for Optical Instruments used in Semiconductor Test Equipment, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, and Optical Engineers to design for NPI and high‑volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, defining subsystems, providing technical guidance, creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, and coordinating with