Mechanical Quality Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

19h•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Mechanical Quality Engineer, you will drive quality across mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems for Teradyne’s semiconductor test platforms. You will partner with design, NPI, and supply chain teams to ensure robust product quality from development through production while improving design processes and reducing defects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Master’s with relevant experience)
5–8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, quality engineering, or product development
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design fundamentals
Experience with DFM/DFA principles and design verification testing
Familiarity with root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, A3) and CAPA processes
Experience working in cross-functional product development environments
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS, PDM systems preferred)
Familiarity with FEA tools (ANSYS or similar)
Ability to drive quality improvements across design and manufacturing workflows
Attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach
Lean Six Sigma certification and FMEA experience
Familiarity with semiconductor equipment or SEMI standards

Responsibilities

Lead quality initiatives across mechanical subsystems, focusing on design robustness and defect reduction
Develop and maintain standards for design processes, documentation, and verification testing
Collaborate with engineering, NPI, and suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability requirements are met
Build and execute design verification plans, including fixture development and validation testing
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability
Support continuous improvement through training, process refinement, and lessons learned