Factory Applications Engineer; Silicon Photonics; North Reading, MA

Factory Applications Engineer (Silicon Photonics; North Reading, MA)

The Factory Applications group is seeking a motivated, self‑driven engineer to support our Silicon Photonics product team. You will collaborate across the company to develop practical application solutions, building on a foundation in silicon photonics, electronics, and software while growing ATE industry expertise.

This entry‑level role requires a strong core engineering foundation and a growth mindset to take on diverse, hands‑on technical work.

• Develop knowledge and expertise on semiconductor device testing.
• Develop knowledge and expertise on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) – specifically the Ultra
  
  FLEX+ family of Teradyne testers – with a focus on our Silicon Photonics and Software product areas. Additional knowledge in Digital, Serial, and DC a plus.
• Develop, debug, and deploy test solutions for semiconductor devices – often done in a collaborative environment.
• Support customers on tester operation and capability.

• Develop strong customer relationships at a technical level, to gain a deeper insight into the current usage and future direction of our products.
• Investigate problems and recommend solutions on Teradyne ATE platforms to optimize customer throughput and test quality.
  
  Work directly with customer test engineers to understand and improve their test processes.
• Work closely with the Teradyne engineering community on new product development – from requirements definition to product release to market and continued thru customer support.
• Generate and deliver product training, as well as technical papers to both industry and Teradyne user groups.
• Develop skills required to read PCB schematics and layouts.

• BS (or higher) in EE (Electrical Engineering or Computer Sciences)
• Experience 0 to 2 years in a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (Silicon Photonics, digital communications and signal processing, power delivery, RF device technology and testing a plus).
• Proficient with general software programming (preferred .NET – C#, VB and Python) and common algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and individually – planning, execution, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills – a commitment to teamwork and “can‑do” spirit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop and deliver clear, effective presentations on complex topics.
• Can work under high pressure with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Basic knowledge about semiconductor device design, manufacturing, and/or testing is a plus.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Base salary range: $97,800 – $156,400 (depends on experience and skill set).

Incentive: discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a robust health and well‑being benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, and more.

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