Manager, Strategic Hardware Interfaces (Interface Solutions Engineering Group; North Reading, MA)

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 Manager, Strategic Hardware Interfaces will lead and coordinate cross-functional delivery of strategic hardware interface projects involving Teradyne, selected interface hardware solution providers, and internal Field, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and administrative teams.

This role is accountable for ensuring that strategic hardware interface solutions meet technical, quality, commercial, and schedule requirements. Responsibilities include program leadership and coordination, supplier governance, commercial management, hardware development oversight, purchasing coordination, sales-process support, risk management, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will communicate confidently and collaborate effectively in executive partner discussions, technical project reviews, commercial negotiations, operational planning, and detailed issue resolution.

• Lead and coordinate strategic hardware programs from initial request through design, quotation, procurement, delivery, and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with schedule, quality, budget, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Teradyne’s Ecosystem Partnership team to shape vendor strategy and governance, including market assessment, vendor selection, performance scorecards, and quarterly reviews.
• Manage and coordinate end-to-end execution of SEG strategic projects, including commercial engagement, quotations, sales-order coordination, purchasing, and project management.
• Establish and maintain technical governance through hardware interface design standards, review protocols, documentation requirements, and consistent quality expectations for vendor deliverables.
• Develop the hardware interface technology roadmap in collaboration with Field and Engineering teams to anticipate emerging customer, application, capacity, and technology requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and quality in partnership with vendors, focusing on schedule adherence, defect management, design respins, cycle-time improvement, budget alignment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate governance of standard interface parts, including vendor alignment, pricing discussions, cost issues, and internal process escalations.
• Strengthen SEG’s internal hardware expertise through thoughtful hiring, training, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and capability development.
• Lead team strategy and planning through an inclusive approach, including team charter and workflows, mid-term priorities, responsibilities, staffing, workload allocation, budget justification, mentoring, and professional development.

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, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in semiconductor automated test equipment, technical program management, or hardware interface development; supplier management experience is preferred.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and assessing vendors’ hardware interface capabilities.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces, test-cell solutions, instrumentation, printed circuit boards, or related electronics development.
• Sound understanding of hardware development lifecycles, technical requirements, schedule coordination, quality management, and supplier deliverables.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional programs involving Engineering, Sales, Field, Finance, Procurement, and external partners.
• Capabilities in commercial management, negotiation, contracts, purchasing, supplier performance, and collaborative quality improvement.
• Effective stakeholder management, communication, presentation, collaboration, and confident leadership skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing an inclusive technical team.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable credentials are beneficial.

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The successful candidate will:

• Deliver strategic hardware solutions on schedule and within budget while meeting agreed quality standards and customer needs.
• Establish clear, shared accountability and effective governance across internal teams and external partners.
• Drive ongoing improvements in vendor performance, responsiveness, quality, partnership, and value.
• Develop a sustainable hardware-interface technology roadmap while strengthening internal technical capability through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Anticipate potential issues, make timely decisions, and facilitate effective escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Build and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team that can support Teradyne’s evolving interface requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are unable to provide relocation assistance for this position

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $203,000 to 324,900. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

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.