Optical Engineering Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Opportunity Overview

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team within Teradyne’s Semiconductor Test Division. It creates long‑term differentiated solutions for core semiconductor test business by exploring new technologies and architectures, and develops adjacent business opportunities with the Business Development Office. The Optical Engineering Manager leads a team of optical engineers responsible for designing, developing, validating, and supporting optical systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of optical engineers.
• Manage project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation.
• Oversee design, development, and validation of optical systems, including imaging, illumination, and metrology solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated products.
• Work with customers and suppliers to define requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering best practices.
• Support product introduction, manufacturing, and field issue resolution.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of optical engineering experience, including hands‑on optical design and testing.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of imaging systems, optical instrumentation, lens design, illumination, and optical testing.
• Experience with optical design tools such as Zemax, Code V, or similar software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in semiconductor test, machine vision, or automated inspection systems preferred.

Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation is not provided. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Desired Skills

• Optical system architecture and product development.
• Vendor and supplier management.
• Project planning and execution.
• Cross‑functional team leadership.
• Customer‑facing technical support and presentations.
• Experience with imaging sensors, spectrometers, cameras, and metrology systems.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $151,800 – $242,800. This range is a good‑faith estimate and will vary based on experience, skills, and location. Incentive Plan: eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company 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.