NPI Manufacturing Engineer (TERADYNE, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne · North Reading, MA

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $80k–$128k
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Teradyne (industrial) in North Reading, MA. You will help bring new electro-mechanical products to life by partnering with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through successful volume manufacturing.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, Automation, Tooling, SolidWorks
Base pay: $80k–$128k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $103k–$152k. This one lists $80k–$128k.

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.

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How this role compares

Against 82 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay: About 15% below similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

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

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This plant: Teradyne in North Reading

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Required Qualifications

✓Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
✓Strong mechanical aptitude with a genuine curiosity for how electro-mechanical products are assembled.
✓Ability to interpret solid models, bills of material, engineering drawings, and other available design information.
✓Foundational ability to design and document parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
✓Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to define and resolve problems using established guidelines.
✓Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
✓Ability to collaborate and exchange technical information with colleagues, project leaders, and other engineering professionals.
✓Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
✓Ability to work full-time, on-site at our North Reading, Massachusetts Location
✓Ability to travel 10% to 25%, depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Academic, internship, co-op, project, or professional experience related to assembly process flows or product assembly documentation.
✓Exposure to the design or development of mechanical tools and assembly fixtures.
✓Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM.
✓Certified SolidWorks Professional or Certified SolidWorks Professional Academic certification.

We are only considering candidates local to position location or candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense. We are unable to provide relocation for this position.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

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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

As an NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you will help bring new electro-mechanical products to life by partnering with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through successful volume manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience developing assembly processes, documenting manufacturing methods, supporting tooling and fixture development, and investigating product assembly issues.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and using established engineering practices, you will:

•Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly risks early in the product development cycle.
•Build and evaluate electro-mechanical assemblies to support the development of assembly process flows and manufacturing best practices.
•Create and maintain clear assembly instructions and process documentation for pilot production teams and contract manufacturing partners.
•Support the identification, design, documentation, and qualification of assembly tools and fixtures using established engineering practices.
•Support the investigation of product assembly issues by gathering information, contributing to root-cause analysis, and evaluating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
•Support the training of our pilot production and contract manufacturing personnel on product assembly methods.
•Work with the NPI team to support the timely transfer of new products to our volume manufacturing partners.
•Contribute to additional NPI and manufacturing engineering projects based on business and program needs.

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.

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.