Mechanical Engineer; Nextest, San Jose

Mechanical Engineer (Nextest, San Jose) at Teradyne
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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 helps manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost‑effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world.

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.

The successful candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience with electro‑mechanical design. The candidate will be able to take product requirements and, with minimal oversight, develop detailed design solutions, present to other design engineers and manufacturing engineers the proposed solution, perform DFM with vendors, and prepare final drawings and BOMs for fabrication. The candidate will also be able to build initial prototypes of the proposed design to complete validation and perform any required design verification.

Ability to work with a team is a must. Also, the ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment is a key requirement. Finally, being curious, a self‑starter, and eager to take on new challenges are attributes of the successful engineer at Nextest.

• Individual contributor position working on new product development of test equipment.
• Develop specifications, requirements, and validation plans.
• Detail design of mechanical parts to support design requirements (sheet metal/machined parts).
• Define and perform verification testing to ensure quality of mechanical design.
• Documentation of components and assemblies.

• Familiar with Solid Works (or similar) and PDM tools.
• Familiar with sheet metal / machined part design.
• Familiar with stress/strain analysis and FEA.
• Able to prepare presentations explaining work and design proposal to remote teams.
• Familiar with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team.
• Experience with semiconductor wafer handling equipment, probe cards, or related.
• Experience with precision mechanical design (e.g., optical alignment mechanisms).
• General mechanism design.
• Mass‑terminated coaxial cable assembly design.
• Mechanism design.
• Pneumatics design.
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering or related field.

The base salary range for this role is $133,800 - $214,200. 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.

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  to see details.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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