Test Architect (CTD; Austin, TX)

Company Overview

Teradyne is a global test and automation specialist powering next‑generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Our test technology ensures electronic devices work right the first time, every time. We deliver manufacturing automation across industries worldwide and foster an inclusive, high‑performance workforce that values creativity, diversity of thought, and continuous learning.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking a Test Architect to lead test engineering activities for strategic semiconductor test customers. In this hands‑on role you will partner with customers, product engineers, test engineers, application engineers, and platform teams to translate device requirements into practical, production‑ready test solutions. You will define test strategies, guide implementation and validation, resolve difficult product and production problems, and build reusable approaches that improve quality, test time, coverage, and engineering efficiency across programs.

Core Expertise

• Test strategy: device requirements, structural and functional coverage, insertion strategy, fault isolation, characterization, correlation, guard‑banding, and production readiness.
• Test implementation: semiconductor test program architecture, instrument selection and control, digital patterns, DC and mixed‑signal methods, multisite execution, datalogging, and debug.
• Product and manufacturing integration: DFT interfaces, DIBs, handlers, probers, factory systems, data analytics, high‑volume manufacturing, and cross‑site deployment.
• Architecture: measurement integrity, quality, coverage, reliability, test time, throughput, reuse, maintainability, extensibility, and long‑term supportability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of semiconductor test engineering experience, including defining test strategy or leading technical direction for complex products or programs.
• Strong knowledge of automated test equipment, semiconductor devices, test methods, instrument capabilities, test program structure, and production test constraints.
• Practical experience with test development, silicon bring‑up, characterization, correlation, multisite validation, production release, and test‑time optimization.
• Ability to translate product requirements and failure risks into test coverage, evaluate alternatives, document decisions, and explain trade‑offs to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading through technical influence, collaboration, and mentorship across customer, product, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Confidence working directly with customers during architecture discussions, escalations, and schedule‑sensitive silicon or production issues.
• Strong analytical, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas, with ability to travel up to 25% and collaborate globally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
• Deep experience with digital, power, protocol‑aware, memory, RF, or mixed‑signal semiconductor test.
• Experience with DFT, scan, BIST, pattern generation, device characterization, statistical limit setting, yield analysis, or adaptive test.
• Experience architecting test solutions for advanced packaging, chiplets, high site count, high power, high‑speed interfaces, or constrained production environments.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $155,000 to $248,100, commensurate with experience and skill set. The position is also eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Additional robust health and well‑being programs