Hardware Engineering Manager (MEMORY TEST DIVISION, San Jose, CA)
Teradyne · San Jose, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Teradyne (industrial) in San Jose, CA. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product and Hardware Engineers.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$173k.
Median of the low and high ends of 165 live postings that list pay, out of 436 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 435 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $109k–$159k, from 144 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 50%
- ✓ New product launch 44%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- Machining 27%
- CATIA / NX 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Teradyne
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Teradyne in San Jose
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Full description from TeradyneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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.
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead a team of Product and Hardware Engineers responsible for transitioning new semiconductor test platforms and hardware products from development into high-volume manufacturing. This role serves as the critical bridge between Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Engineering to ensure successful product launches, manufacturing readiness, and ongoing reliability improvements.
- •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product and Hardware Engineers.
- •Drive New Product Introduction activities from design release through manufacturing ramp.
- •Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams.
- •Ensure product readiness for high-volume production, quality, reliability, and cost targets.
- •Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and manufacturing issues.
- •Drive manufacturing readiness reviews, qualification plans, and release processes.
- •Manage project schedules, risks, resource allocation, and executive status reporting.
- •Champion continuous improvement initiatives for yield, reliability, and operational efficiency.
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.
- •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MS or MBA preferred
- •10+ years of engineering experience in semiconductor test equipment, ATE, or semiconductor capital equipment.
- •5+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams.
- •Experience with mixed-signal, power, digital, or precision instrumentation hardware preferred
- •Knowledge of FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering practices preferred
- •Experience supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations preferred
- •Proven experience taking products from development through high-volume manufacturing
- •Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product qualification, DFM, reliability, and production ramp methodologies
- •Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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.
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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