Hardware Engineering Manager (Memory Test Div, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne • San Jose, CA

5d • $195,000 - $312,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our Memory Test hardware development team in San Jose, CA. With the explosive demand for hardware to support AI, the opportunities in the memory test equipment space have been growing rapidly. You will have the opportunity to contribute to this fast growing equipment space where we are being challenged to innovate faster than ever before. As a Hardware Engineering Manager, you'll supervise and build a team of talented circuit design engineers, spearheading the development, prototyping, and testing of instrumentation for memory test. You'll work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering to design high-quality, state-of-the-art test and measurement instruments. Your guidance will be crucial in meeting project goals, improving processes, and ensuring product reliability. This role requires a blend of project management and technical expertise, with a strong foundation in digital circuit design. This is an in-person role located in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in one or more of the following: digital circuit design, analog circuit design, board level power supply design
• Excellent communication skills: both oral as you will be co-located and working in person with the development team and written as you will need to collaborate with support teams that are not local
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic principles, circuit design, and signal integrity.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to hardware design, testing, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of work.
• Experience with high-speed PCB design and complex multi-layer designs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience is a strongly desired but will consider candidates who are already a technical lead and looking to move to the next step
• Familiar with SERDES technology and protocols (e.g., PCIe, 100G Ethernet) is a plus.
• Experience with memory devices (Flash, DRAM, HBM) is strong plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and architectural direction.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, manage team dynamics, and ensure high levels of engagement and productivity.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional growth.
• Actively contribute to the design, development, and testing of PCBs and PCBAs, with a focus on high-quality, reliable designs.
• Oversee PCB layout, schematic design, and component selection to ensure designs meet performance and manufacturability standards.
• Participate in defining the strategic direction of digital instrumentation.
• Oversee hardware development projects from concept to production, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while maintaining high quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., firmware, software, and mechanical engineering) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate on schedule development and resource planning, supporting timely project delivery
• Identify areas for improvement in hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes, and implement best practices to enhance product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies, industry trends, and testing methodologies, and apply them to improve team capabilities and product offerings.
• Ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues in collaboration with the quality assurance and operations teams.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees