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Optical Engineering Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne · North Reading, MA

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Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$152k–$243k
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Teradyne (industrial) in North Reading, MA. Customer-facing technical support and presentations.

They ask for
10+ years
Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay
$152k–$243k
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 Massachusetts: typical posted base $103k–$152k. This one lists $152k–$243k.

Median of the low and high ends of 47 live postings that list pay, out of 83 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 82 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 64% above similar roles

Typical $96k–$145k, from 38 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 55%
  • Tooling 49%
  • Lean 47%
  • New product launch 33%
  • Root cause 33%
  • Six Sigma 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Teradyne

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 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. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Teradyne in North Reading

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Full description from TeradyneAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

for our customers.

  • ✓Working with our Business Development Office, develop differentiated solutions to new business opportunities that are relatively adjacent to our core business. These will generally enable new businesses within our existing customer base.

The Optical Engineering Manager leads a team of optical engineers responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of optical systems and instrumentation. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and team development to deliver innovative optical solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

  • ✓Lead and mentor a team of optical engineers.
  • ✓Manage project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation.
  • ✓Oversee the 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

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.

  • ✓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.
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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

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team that is part of the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. We have a dual charter to technically support the growth of the division and company:

  • •Create long term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures to be applied against current and emerging key

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.
  • +This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can guide a team while driving the development of innovative optical solutions from concept through production.

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 : Eligible for 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. Please click here to see details.

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