Senior Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 153,600 - 245,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in North Reading, MA, to design and develop advanced industrial equipment for System Level Test applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, over 10 years of experience in machine design, and expertise in SolidWorks. The position offers a competitive salary range of $153,600 to $245,900, with additional health benefits. Only local candidates will be considered, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in machine design; experience with System Level test preferred.
• Deep expertise in FEA, tolerancing, actuators, bearings, sensors, materials, and drawings.
• High proficiency in PDM, ERP/MRP, and enterprise engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated industrial equipment and systems for SLT applications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Engage with suppliers and global manufacturing partners.

Skills

Design and develop automated industrial equipment

Independently design, analyze, and test electro-mechanical systems

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of next‑generation System Level Test (SLT) platforms and enabling technologies. This role focuses on delivering technically sound, innovative solutions to medium‑complexity engineering problems while balancing customer requirements, technical risk, and manufacturing scalability. You will work closely with external customer‑facing teams and internal cross‑functional development partners to translate system architecture concepts into high‑volume, manufacturable products.

• Design and develop automated industrial equipment and electro‑mechanical systems for advanced SLT applications
• Synthesize requirements from multiple stakeholders into clear engineering tradeoffs, concepts, and system architectures
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and global engineering teams
• Contribute to the development of mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies including structures, cables, PCBAs, and precision mechanisms
• Drive solutions that support robotic test head manipulation, docking/clamping systems, and standardized test interfaces
• Engage with suppliers and global manufacturing partners to deliver cost‑effective, scalable designs
• Apply sound engineering rigor to ensure safe, reliable, and failsafe system operation
• Influence long‑term roadmaps by contributing technical expertise, innovative ideas, IP, and best practices

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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 10+ years in machine design; System Level test or manufacturing equipment experience preferred
• Strong ability to independently design, analyze, and test medium‑complexity electro‑mechanical systems and assemblies
• Deep expertise in mechanical design fundamentals including FEA, tolerancing, precision alignment, actuators, bearings, sensors, materials, and drawings
• High proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with PDM, ERP/MRP, and enterprise engineering systems
• Proven capability to rapidly conceptualize ideas and communicate design intent to customers, cross‑functional teams, and suppliers
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented engineer with a disciplined approach and strong collaboration and communication skills

We are only considering candidates local to the position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $153,600 - 245,900. 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.

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 clickhere to see details.

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