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Mechanical Engineering Manager (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne · Agoura Hills, CA

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$146k–$233k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Teradyne (industrial) in Agoura Hills, CA.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Automation
Base pay
$146k–$233k
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

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$178k. This one lists $146k–$233k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 162 reliability 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 161 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
About 29% above similar roles

Typical $115k–$178k, from 72 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 69%
  • New product launch 44%
  • FMEA 35%
  • ✓ Automation 30%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
  • SPC 22%

✓ = 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 coverageTraining program

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This plant: Teradyne in Agoura Hills

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from TeradyneAs posted on their careers site.Show

Required Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • ✓10+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development
  • ✓5+ years of technical project leadership experience managing complex, multidisciplinary programs
  • ✓Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
  • ✓Strong experience with mechanical design, thermal systems, and product development processes
  • ✓Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple organizations
  • ✓Excellent communication, coaching, and team development skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • ✓Previous people management experience (2-3+ years preferred)
  • ✓Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment, automation systems, or complex hardware platforms
  • ✓Automated Test Equipment (ATE) industry experience
  • ✓Expertise in thermal management, liquid cooling systems, precision electromechanical design, or high-speed hardware development
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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

At Teradyne, we believe that innovation thrives when talented people are empowered to solve complex challenges that shape the future of technology. Our teams develop advanced automated test solutions that enable the world's leading semiconductor companies to bring breakthrough products to market with confidence.

Our Agoura Hills site is a multidisciplinary Center of Excellence where mechanical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers collaborate to develop next-generation test solutions that push the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an inspiring Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and grow a diverse team of mechanical, thermal, and mechanical quality engineers supporting Teradyne's Memory Test Division.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional who is passionate about developing people, driving technical excellence, and influencing the future of advanced semiconductor test equipment. You will play a critical role in building organizational capability while guiding multiple simultaneous, complex, cross-functional development programs that deliver next-generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions.

As a leader within a growing organization, you will help establish engineering rigor, develop scalable processes, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Beyond leading your direct team, you will help shape strategic initiatives that influence a broader mechanical engineering community of more than 100 engineers.

You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, product development, manufacturing, and business leadership to deliver solutions involving:

  • •High-performance thermal management systems
  • •Advanced liquid cooling technologies
  • •Precision electromechanical assemblies
  • •High-speed signal delivery solutions
  • •Next-generation semiconductor test architectures

This position offers exceptional visibility, meaningful impact, significant growth potential, and the opportunity to help build both a world-class team and industry-leading technology.

All About You

You are a people-first engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for coaching and developing talent. You thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration, innovation, and execution are critical to success.

What Will Make You Successful

  • •Passion for coaching, mentoring, and growing engineering talent
  • •Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  • •Ability to scale organizations while maintaining technical excellence
  • •Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on engineering leadership
  • •Desire to create lasting impact through both people and technology

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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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