Mechanical Engineering Manager (Memory Test, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

4d•$160,000 - $256,100

About The Position

Teradyne's Memory Test Division in San Jose, California, is seeking a technically strong Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team developing next-generation memory test platforms. The team designs and supports mechanical platforms and accessories for Teradyne's advanced memory test solutions, including test heads, manipulators, support bays, and test beds. The manager will combine technical and team leadership with organizational management to advance innovation, product quality, and engineering excellence. The role includes setting and executing technology roadmaps for future platform architectures, aligned with performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability objectives. The manager will oversee staffing, budgets, performance, professional development, and recruiting; improve product development processes; and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external engineering resources to develop, launch, and sustain memory test platforms. The position is based in San Jose, California. Limited international travel may be required, typically once per year. Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The base salary range is $160,000–$256,100, with the amount dependent on experience and skill set and subject to fluctuation based on demand and location. The role is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of experience developing mechanical or electromechanical products, preferably within semiconductor capital equipment or a related industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware development programs from concept through production.
Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials selection, product optimization, and manufacturing processes.
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and external engineering partners.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Broad technical knowledge spanning mechanical, thermal, electrical, and system-level engineering disciplines.
Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle for electromechanical systems.
Must be local to the position location; relocation is not provided.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor test equipment, automation systems, or other high-performance capital equipment.
Experience driving platform architecture and long-term product roadmaps.
Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-serviceability (DFS), and reliability engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities related to memory test platforms, including test heads, manipulators, support bays, and test beds.
Collaborate with other mechanical engineering managers on inter-team projects.
Manage team staffing, budgets, performance, professional development, and recruiting efforts.
Establish and continuously improve efficient, quality-focused product development processes.
Define and execute the technology roadmap for future platform architectures, aligned with performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability objectives.
Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external engineering resources to support product development initiatives.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Electrical, Software, Systems, NPI, Operations, Manufacturing, and Service Engineering teams to develop, launch, and sustain memory test platforms.
Drive engineering rigor, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the Memory Test Division.