Test Cell Applications Engineer (North Reading, MA or Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a Test Cell Applications Engineer to design customer-ready test cell solutions across diverse markets. The role blends technical leadership with customer engagement and cross-team collaboration.

You will work with engineering, sales, field applications, and partners to influence roadmaps and deliver hands-on demonstrations, traveling as needed to customer sites and Teradyne facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment, ATE, or test cell products industry.
• Experience with analog, mixed-signal, complex SoC, RF, or memory testing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with wafer probers and final test handlers.
• Understanding of semiconductor device packaging and contact technologies.
• Fundamental understanding Active Thermal Control (ATC) or Optical Test Technologies is desired.
• Experience with CAD software SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define customer-ready test cell solutions by understanding device requirements and Teradyne capabilities.
• Position product capabilities and develop solutions with engineering, product teams, and partners.
• Collaborate across engineering, sales, field applications, operations, and marketing.
• Lead demonstrations and deliver proposals addressing customer requirements.
• Coordinate multiple teams to deliver test cell solutions and train customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Test Cell Applications Engineer (North Reading, MA or Agoura Hills, CA)

Date: Sep 30, 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 driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto 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 Test Cell team works across Teradyne business units to define integrated test cell solutions for some of the semiconductor industry’s fastest-growing markets, including high-performance compute, AI accelerators, silicon photonics, power, Automotive, RF, and networking silicon. These applications place increasing demands on the full production test cell, including extreme power delivery, elevated thermal loads, high pin counts, stringent signal fidelity, large and fragile wafer-level or multi-die packages, and emerging interfaces such as optical. In many cases, the strength of the test cell solution is a critical factor in winning the customer socket.

The Test Cell Field Application Engineer defines customer-ready test cell solutions by understanding device requirements, positioning Teradyne product capabilities, developing solutions with engineering, product teams, and third-party partners. This high-visibility individual contributor role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, roadmap influence, and hands-on execution.

This position works across engineering, sales, field applications, operations, and marketing, as well as with industry partners that supply probers, handlers, manipulators, device interface hardware, probe cards, sockets, and thermal solutions.

The role includes both multi-year strategic planning and near-term customer execution, with opportunities to influence Teradyne’s ATE tester and test cell product roadmaps. The position requires domestic and international travel of approximately 25% or more.

What You’ll Gain

• Engage directly with end customers in both hands-on and advisory roles to solve complex technical challenges across a variety of test cell configurations.
• Work on leading-edge semiconductor test technology in markets where test cell requirements continue to evolve rapidly.
• Build strategic relationships with customers, Teradyne teams, and third-party vendors whose products enhance complete test cell solutions.
• Influence next-generation ATE tester and test cell product roadmaps based on customer requirements and market trends.
• Work directly with leading semiconductor companies to define test cell solutions that enable advanced chip designs to move into production.
• Develop deep expertise in Teradyne test cell products, applications, and policies.
• Provide expert technical guidance to customers, sales teams, field application engineers, and support staff.
• Ensure relevant technical information is communicated promptly and accurately across sales, marketing, engineering, and test cell teams.
• Build strategic relationships with sales teams and key customer technical decision makers.
• Partner with marketing to define technical differentiation and generate proof points for customer-facing teams.
• Develop, present, and respond to proposals addressing specific customer requirements.
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver product demonstrations that show the value of Teradyne test cell solutions.
• Lead new product introductions at customer sites, including project management, hands-on integration, and training.
• Support emerging markets by serving as a liaison between customers and Teradyne engineering, marketing, and operations teams.
• Monitor and present updates on competitors, industry trends, product and service developments, legacy technologies, emerging technologies, and product-line roadmaps.

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.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment, ATE, or test cell products industry.
• Experience with analog, mixed-signal, complex SoC, RF, or memory testing.
• Strong understanding and operational knowledge of semiconductor material handling equipment, including wafer probers and final test handlers.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device packaging and contact technologies, including probe cards and contactors.
• Fundamental understanding Active Thermal Control (ATC) or Optical Test Technologies is desired.
• Experience with CAD software SolidWorks is a plus.

We are unable to provide relocation assistance for this position

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is$126,800 to 202,800.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 click here to see details.

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