Senior Hardware Engineer (ATD-HDD Engineering, North Reading, MA) - Teradyne

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 (https://www.teradyne.com/) companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!




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 Teradyne’s Integrated Systems Test (IST) Hardware Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, technically driven Senior Hardware Engineer to focus on the continuous development of our growing portfolio of hardware products and customers.





The successful candidate for this position will work with an experienced engineering team located around the world to support the sophisticated electronic hardware used by our customers to test integrated circuits. This position will form the bridge between our current customers and the development engineering team to manage all aspects needed to maintain and advance our existing platforms. While the position is principally expected to work on electronic hardware, the engineer will gain experience with all aspects of modern complex systems in a collaborative environment. These aspects include hardware, software, manufacturing, field service/support, thermal management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing and repair, automation, and other engineering disciplines.





All About You




+ Gain product knowledge of our existing and in-development test systems, understand how they operate across multiple functions (HW, SW, and Mechanical)


+ Be the primary HW engineering interface to sales, marketing, field engineers and customers for questions, escalations, debug efforts, new feature requests on these systems from global customers


+ Provide design review feedback to the development teams on new platforms based on existing system performance and lessons learned in the field


+ Design or redesign existing hardware elements to add new features and address issues


+ Define and perform hardware prototyping and characterization experiments


+ Execute product integration and verification test and debug in a hands-on manner.


+ Work collaboratively with other global teams


+ Flexible hours and travel will be required to support customers located in all time zones


+ Lead technical design teams




Basic Qualifications & Skills


Experience 10 - 15 years



Hardware Technical Skills


Qualified candidates will have exposure to the following:



+ digital hardware design (system buses, I2C, SPI, LVDS, JTAG, UART, mixed speed and signal circuit topologies)


+ lab debug and hardware verification


+ computer interfaces (UART, PCI Express, USB, DDR and the like)


+ Op-amps, transistors, AC and DC circuit analysis, power supplies, printed circuit board schematic and layout, general electrical engineering


+ the fundamentals of high-speed PCB design (routing rules, printed circuit boards stackup, impedance, differential signals, etc.)


+ soldering and lab prototyping




Tools



+ Printed Circuit Board design tools (Cadence preferred, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.)


+ Simulation tools (Cadence, LT Spice)


+ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)


+ JIRA, GIT


+ Lab Equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, protocol analyzers, compliance testing


+ Programming skills a plus: one or more of Python, C/C++, C# or other language


+ Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving skills


+ Solid verbal, written and presentation skills


+ Adaptability and ability to learn new skills


+ Commitment to excellence, efficiency and product quality






Education



BS or MS equivalent in electrical or computer engineering or related field





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.  Please click here (https://www.teradyne.com/2023-open-enrollment-october-25-2022-november-9-2022/) to see details.





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Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’re unable to access our on-line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at HR.Service.Center@teradyne.com for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.