SQA Lab Technician (Integrated System Test, North Reading)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne’s SQA Lab Technician (Integrated System Test) in North Reading, MA maintains lab systems, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability for software testing and development. You will lead daily readiness checks, preventive maintenance, and initial troubleshooting, escalating issues while growing into more independent setup, test-lot execution, and engineering support activities.

Applicants should have an associate degree or technical certification in electronics or

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with electronics, electromechanical systems, robotics, automation.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and basic system troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude for assemblies, sensors, motors, and automation equipment.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, maintenance instructions, system diagrams, checklists, and safety requirements.
• Experience using basic hand tools and measurement/diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily readiness checks, preventive maintenance, initial troubleshooting, recovery, and escalation for SQA lab systems.
• Develop accurate maintenance procedures, service records, calibration schedules, equipment documentation, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with SQA engineers, development and automation teams, Facilities, IT, EH&S, suppliers, and service providers to resolve equipment issues.
• Build reliable lab operations by maintaining tools, spare parts, cables, fixtures, consumables, inventory, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support system installation, relocation, configuration, teaching, alignment, calibration, test-lot execution, diagnostic routines, and post-maintenance verification.
• Ensure safe, organized, and reliable laboratory operations by following security, lockout/tagout, ESD, and equipment-handling procedures.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Robotics

Automation

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics tools

Measurement equipment

Hand tools

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Military technical training

Vocational training

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Measurement equipment

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

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SQA Lab Technician (Integrated System Test, North Reading)

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

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

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and drives excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought across 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.

Opportunity Overview

The SQA Lab Technician supports Teradyne’s Integrated System Test Software Quality Assurance organization by maintaining the systems, equipment, and infrastructure used for software testing and development. Reporting to the Software QA Engineering Manager, this hands‑on role helps maximize system uptime, reliability, safety, and availability through routine checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair coordination. As system knowledge grows, the technician will take on increasingly independent setup, recovery, test‑lot execution, and engineering support activities.

• Lead daily readiness checks, preventive maintenance, initial troubleshooting, recovery, and escalation for SQA lab systems.
• Develop accurate maintenance procedures, service records, calibration schedules, equipment documentation, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with SQA engineers, development and automation teams, Facilities, IT, Environmental Health and Safety, suppliers, and service providers to resolve equipment issues.
• Build reliable lab operations by maintaining tools, spare parts, cables, fixtures, consumables, inventory, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support system installation, relocation, configuration, teaching, alignment, calibration, test‑lot execution, diagnostic routines, and post‑maintenance verification.
• Ensure safe, organized, and reliable laboratory operations by following security, lockout/tagout, electrostatic‑discharge, and equipment‑handling procedures.

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.

• Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience in electronics, electromechanical systems, robotics, automation, equipment maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience operating, maintaining, servicing, or troubleshooting complex equipment in an engineering, manufacturing, test, or laboratory environment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, basic system troubleshooting, and effective escalation when specialized assistance is required.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, including the ability to work with mechanical assemblies, electrical connections, sensors, motors, computers, and automated equipment.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, maintenance instructions, system diagrams, checklists, and safety requirements.
• Experience using basic hand tools, measurement equipment, diagnostic tools, and service documentation.
• Strong organization, documentation, communication, collaboration, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to safely perform the physical activities associated with equipment maintenance, system setup, and laboratory support, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Preferred: Experience maintaining mission‑critical semiconductor test equipment, robotics, medical‑device equipment, automated manufacturing systems, industrial automation, or similarly sophisticated electromechanical platforms.
• Preferred: Experience with equipment calibration, system alignment, machine teaching, test‑lot execution, maintenance tracking, root‑cause analysis, or continuous‑improvement methods.

We are only considering candidates local to North Reading, Massachusetts, 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 $69,100 - $110,500. 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 and holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

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