Mechanical Engineer (Memory Test, San Jose, CA)
About Us
Teradyne is where experience meets innovation, driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought 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 helps manufacturers develop and deliver new products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries, applications, and the world.
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.
Requirements
- BS or BSME or an equivalent degree and 3 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 proposals 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with electrical connector design for both 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.
- Experience with 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 the position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Pay
The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $176,000. 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. 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, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition assistance programs.