Sr. System Quality Engineer (Integrated System Test, North Reading)
Teradyne · North Reading, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $162k–$259k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Teradyne (industrial) in North Reading, MA. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Teradyne’s complex software and hardware solutions used in semiconductor test and automation environments.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling
- Base pay
- $162k–$259k
- 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
Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $107k–$155k. This one lists $162k–$259k.
Median of the low and high ends of 55 live postings that list pay, out of 91 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 90 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 77% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$138k, from 41 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 63%
- FDA / GMP 46%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 41%
- CAPA 37%
- ISO 13485 33%
- Supplier quality 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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This plant: Teradyne in North Reading
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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
As a Senior Systems Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Teradyne’s complex software and hardware solutions used in semiconductor test and automation environments. This position partners closely with Software, Systems, Hardware, Applications, Product Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to validate end-to-end system functionality, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and drive quality improvements throughout the product development lifecycle. The role is ideal for a motivated collaborator who enjoys understanding integrated systems, solving challenging technical problems, and leveraging automation to improve quality, efficiency, and release confidence.
- •Lead the planning, development, and execution of system-level test strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation activities for complex hardware and software solutions.
- •Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test solutions to validate functionality, reliability, performance, and end-to-end system workflows.
- •Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to define quality objectives, validation strategies, and release readiness criteria.
- •Build and enhance test automation solutions using modern programming and scripting languages while integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- •Support troubleshooting, isolation, and resolution of complex issues across software, hardware, networking, and integrated system components.
- •Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the adoption of best practices in system validation, automation, and quality engineering.
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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- •10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Systems Validation, or a related engineering discipline.
- •Extensive experience performing system-level, integration, and end-to-end testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- •Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and system-level troubleshooting.
- •Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as C# or C++, with experience developing and maintaining test automation solutions.
- •Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for test automation, tooling, and analysis.
- •Experience implementing automated testing within CI/CD environments using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
- •Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues spanning multiple system components.
- •Demonstrated ability to lead testing efforts, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- •Experience working within Agile development environments using tools such as Jira.
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.
