Manager, DRAM Final Test Applications Engineering (Memory Test; San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne's Memory Test Division is seeking an experienced Manager, DRAM Final Test Applications Engineering to lead a team of Applications Engineers supporting leading memory semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. In this role, you will drive the successful deployment of advanced DRAM production test solutions, lead strategic customer engagements, and partner across the organization to help shape the future of Teradyne's memory test business. Teradyne is a global test and automation specialist, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Our portfolio of automation solutions helps manufacturers develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. 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.

Requirements

BSEE, MSEE, or related technical degree, or equivalent industry experience.
15+ years of semiconductor test experience with a strong focus on memory products.
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing technical teams, projects, or customer-facing engineering organizations.
Demonstrated success supporting customer product introductions, production ramps, and high-volume manufacturing deployments.
Proven experience leading complex technical escalations and strategic customer engagements.
Deep expertise in DRAM final test methodologies, high-volume manufacturing, and production test deployments supporting DDR, LPDDR, and GDDR memory technologies.
Strong understanding of high-speed memory interfaces, signal integrity, timing analysis, jitter characterization, eye diagram evaluation, and tester-to-system correlation.
Strong knowledge of device characterization, yield improvement, test coverage optimization, and production test methodologies.
Strong hardware and software debug capabilities with experience developing and deploying automated production test solutions.
Proficiency with C/C++ or comparable software development environments.
Excellent communication, leadership, customer relationship, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HBM, NAND Flash, and memory wafer sort test environments.
Experience with Nextest Magnum, Advantest, or similar memory test platforms.
Experience supporting AI, graphics, mobile, or high-performance computing memory products.
Familiarity with advanced memory packaging technologies.
Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers supporting global DRAM customers.
Establish team priorities, resource plans, and organizational capabilities while recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
Lead strategic customer engagements, critical technical escalations, device bring-up activities, and production ramps to ensure customer success.
Provide technical leadership for advanced DRAM production test solutions, driving best practices in test methodology development, characterization, yield improvement, and production deployment.
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to influence future hardware and software roadmaps.
Represent customer requirements and industry trends to support product strategy, innovation, and business growth.
Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence across the global applications organization.