Hardware Engineering Manager; Teradnye, Arden Hills, MN

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Teradyne is a global leader in automated test and industrial automation solutions, powering next-generation technologies with sophisticated products. Our test technology ensures that the electronic devices you use work correctly the first time, every time. We're a company that thrives on innovation and collaboration, and we’re looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our Digital Instrumentation team in Arden Hills, MN.

This isn't just a management role; it’s a chance to be a player-coach, balancing leadership skills with technical expertise in digital circuit design. If you're a dynamic, hands-on leader who can guide a team while actively contributing to cutting-edge hardware development, we want to talk to you.

As a Hardware Engineering Manager, you'll supervise a team of talented design engineers, spearheading the development, prototyping, and testing of digital instrumentation. 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.

• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and architectural direction
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• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues in collaboration with the quality assurance and operations teams.

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in digital circuit instrument design.
• 2+ years in a managerial role, ideally in a player/coach capacity requiring both technical contribution and team management.
• Strong people and team management skills, with direct experience in functional management of 6 or more staff members.

Technical Skills

• 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…