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

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

3d•$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. The manager will provide technical and team leadership, organizational management, and direction to advance innovation, product quality, and engineering excellence. The role leads engineering for memory test platforms, including test heads, manipulators, support bays, and test beds. It also oversees team staffing, budgets, performance, professional development, and recruiting; improves product development processes; and defines and executes technology roadmaps for future platform architectures. The manager collaborates with suppliers, manufacturing partners, external engineering resources, other mechanical engineering managers, and cross-functional engineering and operations teams to develop, launch, and sustain memory test platforms. Limited international travel may be required, typically once per year. Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. The role is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on financial performance. The stated base salary range is $160,000–$256,100, with the amount depending on experience, skill set, demand, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance, and other programs.

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.
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.
Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation is not provided.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing products in semiconductor capital equipment or a related industry.
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 for 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.
Establish and continuously improve efficient, quality-focused product development processes.
Define and execute technology roadmaps 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.