Test Cell Product Strategy Manager (Teradyne, MA, CA, OR) (North Reading, MA, US)

LitePoint; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, seeks a Test Cell Product Strategy Manager for the Datacenter & Client BU. You will shape multi-year test cell strategies, collaborate with engineering and applications teams, and drive product launches that meet customer production ramps.

The role requires 10+ years across PM, PMM, applications or design engineering in semiconductor test, and travel up to 30%, including international. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience spanning product management, product marketing, applications engineering, design engineering, semiconductor test, or related manufacturing equipment industries.
• Strong knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) test cells, including handlers, probers, manipulators, device interface hardware, sockets, probe cards, thermal management, and production test methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to define strategy while simultaneously driving execution and operational results.
• Strong analytical, technical, and business acumen with the ability to translate emerging technologies into customer value and business outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and external partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multi-year test cell product strategy for the Datacenter & Client Business Unit, including thermal, power delivery, signal integrity, docking, manipulation, and interface hardware capabilities.
• Translate customer production requirements and semiconductor market trends into product requirements and roadmap priorities.
• Partner with engineering and applications teams to ensure test cell solutions are available ahead of customer production ramps through internal development and strategic partnerships.
• Drive go-to-market activities for test cell product launches, including positioning, field enablement, launch readiness, and adoption tracking.
• Monitor competitive landscapes and industry developments to strengthen Teradyne's market differentiation and value proposition.
• Develop and maintain technical collateral, presentations, proof points, and sales enablement materials supporting customer engagement and field success.
• Represent Teradyne at industry conferences, customer technology reviews, standards organizations, and executive briefings.
• Act as the primary business unit contact for field-driven test cell requirements, evaluating opportunities for scalable productization and operational deployment.
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners supplying handlers, probers, manipulators, sockets, probe cards, thermal systems, and related test cell technologies.
• Support strategic customer design-in opportunities and joint development programs alongside sales and business development teams.

Skills

Product management

Product marketing

Applications engineering

Design engineering

Semiconductor test

Automated test equipment

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automated test equipment (ATE) test cells

Handlers

Probers

Manipulators

Sockets

Probe cards

Thermal management

Job description

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 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 Datacenter & Client Business Unit is Teradyne's fastest-growing market, supporting the testing of high-performance compute, AI accelerator, networking, and advanced semiconductor devices that power the world's largest infrastructure deployments. As a Test Cell Product Strategy Manager, you will define and drive the strategy for production test cell solutions that enable our customers' most demanding applications.

This highly visible individual contributor role will serve as the bridge between customer requirements, industry trends, and Teradyne's product roadmap. Working across engineering, applications, product management, sales, marketing, operations, and external ecosystem partners, you will help ensure Teradyne maintains leadership in delivering innovative test cell solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the multi-year test cell product strategy for the Datacenter & Client Business Unit, including thermal, power delivery, signal integrity, docking, manipulation, and interface hardware capabilities.
• Translate customer production requirements and semiconductor market trends into product requirements and roadmap priorities.
• Partner with engineering and applications teams to ensure test cell solutions are available ahead of customer production ramps through internal development and strategic partnerships.
• Drive go-to-market activities for test cell product launches, including positioning, field enablement, launch readiness, and adoption tracking.
• Monitor competitive landscapes and industry developments to strengthen Teradyne's market differentiation and value proposition.
• Develop and maintain technical collateral, presentations, proof points, and sales enablement materials supporting customer engagement and field success.
• Represent Teradyne at industry conferences, customer technology reviews, standards organizations, and executive briefings.
• Act as the primary business unit contact for field-driven test cell requirements, evaluating opportunities for scalable productization and operational deployment.
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners supplying handlers, probers, manipulators, sockets, probe cards, thermal systems, and related test cell technologies.
• Support strategic customer design-in opportunities and joint development programs alongside sales and business development teams.

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.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience spanning product management, product marketing, applications engineering, design engineering, semiconductor test, or related manufacturing equipment industries.
• Strong knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) test cells, including handlers, probers, manipulators, device interface hardware, sockets, probe cards, thermal management, and production test methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to define strategy while simultaneously driving execution and operational results.
• Strong analytical, technical, and business acumen with the ability to translate emerging technologies into customer value and business outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and external partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%, including international travel.

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $163,100 - $260,900. 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.

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.