Engineering Program Lead - Silicon Photonics North Reading, MA)

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Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

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TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

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Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Lead to lead the technical execution of next-generation Silicon Photonics test and measurement platforms. This senior individual contributor will serve as the technical authority for complex, multidisciplinary programs—aligning architecture, requirements, risk management, integration, and execution from concept through production.

Working across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, thermal, optical, and manufacturing engineering, this leader will partner with project managers, functional managers, operations, suppliers, and customers to drive technical excellence and delivery through influence rather than direct people management.

Why This Role Matters

Teradyne’s Silicon Photonics platforms support testing for advanced optical and semiconductor technologies. As product complexity grows, this role will align engineering disciplines around a clear technical vision and development strategy to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost, scalability, and delivery.

As Engineering Program Lead, you will:

• Lead technical strategy and decision-making for major product development programs.
• Align multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders on architecture, requirements, priorities, and execution.
• Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks early.
• Partner with program management to build realistic plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
• Deliver integrated, high-performance solutions across hardware, software, optics, controls, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Product Development

• Own technical execution from concept through production release, serving as the primary technical decision-maker and escalation point.
• Define and communicate the technical vision, product architecture, and development strategy.
• Align mechanical, electrical, software, systems, optical, thermal, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Lead trade studies, architecture evaluations, design decisions, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and schedule goals.
• Guide prototype development, system integration, verification, validation, and production readiness, providing hands-on problem-solving during critical phases.

Systems Thinking & Technical Ownership

• Own system-level technical performance and…