Field Application Engineer​/Field Product Specialist San Jose, CA

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Date: Jan 13, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and we drive 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.

If you thrive on solving challenges and love learning about the latest innovative technologies, Teradyne is the place for you. We are the test experts behind many of today’s electronics products – smartphones, tablets, gaming systems, automotive electronics, computers, and more. We're looking for a Field Product Specialist to be a critical technical voice within our cross-functional team. This role blends technical mastery with customer engagement, focusing on building strong relationships with key decision-makers and delivering solutions that align with customer needs.

• Serve as a technical expert to support customer teams with product differentiation, demos, and proofs of concept.
• Deliver compelling product presentations tailored to customer requirements.
• Provide in-depth product knowledge and ensure timely communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• Work directly with customers to identify new opportunities, define project scopes, and support existing applications.
• Partner with sales teams on strategic account planning and execution and deliver viable and robust product solutions to customers.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver product demonstrations which display the value of our solutions with prospects and clients.
• Works closely with customers to define projects, identify new opportunities and support existing sustainment activities.
• Works closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Applications teams in a customer‑centric manner to drive share gains.
• Strategic planning in partnership with the sales team on all accounts.
• Develop relationship with customer (as defined in account plan; focus on technical/operation decision makers).
• Keep informed on competitors, industry news and trends, products services, relevant information about legacy, existing, emerging technologies, and the latest product‑line development.

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.

• Bachelor or higher degree in electronic/computer engineering or related fields or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor testing industry.
• Hands‑on ATE experience with Teradyne platforms such as Ultra Flex, Flex, J750, Magnum, Maverick, or similar competitive platforms.
• General understanding of ATE industry trends as well as competitive products and product positioning will be a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving and judgment skills.
• Possess team skills and has ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with customer and international teams.
• Excellent judgment and problem solving skills.
• Willingness for international travel up to 25%.

The base salary range for this role is $179,300‑$287,000. 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.

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  to see details.

Nearest Major Market:
San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market:
Palo Alto

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Electronics Engineer, Field Engineer, Application Engineering, Strategic Planning, Engineer, Engineering, Strategy