Senior Mechanical Engineer (Memory Test, San Jose or Agoura Hills, CA)

Our Purpose 
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.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

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

Opportunity Overview

The candidate will be able to take product requirements and with minimal oversight, be able to develop detailed design solutions, be able to present to other design engineers and manufacturing engineers the proposed solution, perform DFM with vendors, and prepare final drawings and BOMs for fabrication.  The candidate will also be able to build initial prototypes of the proposed design to complete validation and perform any required design verification.  Ability to work with a team is a must.  Also, the ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment is a key requirement.  Finally, being curious, a self-starter, and eager to take on new challenges are attributes of the successful engineer at Memory Test.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Signal Integrity, and Mechanical engineering teams to:
  • Understand the requirements and constraints of new signal delivery projects.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation.
• Manage signal delivery project schedules through the design, prototyping/testing, and New Product Introduction phases.
• Develop Statements of Work for third party vendors.
• Work with signal delivery architects and third party vendors to create design concepts and participate in design reviews.
• Coordinate with signal delivery architects to create test plans to validate signal integrity requirements, interpret signal integrity test results, and determine if they meet the design requirements.
• Collect and maintain engineering design documentation, calculations, simulation results, and measured performance data for new and existing signal delivery designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers, bills of material, and assembly drawings for new and existing signal delivery projects.
• Create ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) to document and track design changes.
• Create high level documentation to communicate signal delivery designs with other Teradyne teams.

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BS or BSME or an equivalent degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience with electro-mechanical design
• Familiar with Solidworks (or similar) and PDM tools
• Familiar with sheet metal and machined part design
• Familiar with stress/strain analysis and FEA
• Able to prepare presentations explaining work and design proposal to remote teams
• Familiar with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team

The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge and previous experience with some or all of the following topics:

• Familiar with electrical connector design both for power delivery and high speed signal delivery
• Familiar with measuring key connector performance metrics such as lifecycle, contact resistance, current carrying capacity, etc.
• Familiar with signal integrity concepts for single ended and differential signaling, including insertion loss, return loss, and crosstalk.
• Coaxial cable mass termination techniques
• Basic PCB design concepts, including material choice, high speed signal routing, and manufacturing techniques.
• Previous experience with Cadence Allegro or a similar PCB CAD tool is a plus.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $121,700 - 214,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details.

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