Hardware Engineering Manager

Hardware Engineering Manager – DC/Power Instrumentation (North Reading, MA)

Location: North Reading, MA, US

We're looking for a DC Hardware Engineering Manager to join our team in North Reading, MA. This role focuses on leading the architecture, development, and delivery of DC power supply hardware for advanced test systems, while also acting as a player‑coach who actively contributes to design, prototyping, and validation.

• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and architectural direction for DC power supply development.
• Act as a player‑coach, actively contributing to the design, development, and validation of DC power instruments.
• Oversee hardware development projects from concept to production, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and high quality.
• Manage cross‑functional collaboration with firmware, software, mechanical, systems, operations, and manufacturing engineering.
• Identify and implement process improvements in power hardware design, validation, and manufacturing to enhance product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements, industry standards, safety expectations, and regulatory compliance; troubleshoot and resolve issues in partnership with validation, quality, and operations teams.

• 5+ years of hands‑on hardware engineering experience with a strong background in DC power supply or power electronics design.
• 2+ years in a managerial role, ideally in a player‑coach capacity requiring both technical contribution and team management.
• Direct experience managing 6 or more staff members.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, analog/power circuit design, control loops, and power conversion principles.
• Experience with laboratory debugging and validation tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, and power analyzers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to power hardware design, safety, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate cross‑functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Experience with power supply architectures, thermal design considerations, and complex board‑level power systems.
• Strong understanding of DC‑DC converters, AC‑DC conversion, regulation, protection schemes, and power system integration.

The base salary range for this role is $201,000 – $321,600, varying with experience and skill set. This role also includes discretionary bonuses based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.