Career Opportunities: Senior Director Product Development, Silicon Photonics Test Solutions (8608)

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

Are you an experienced engineering manager with a passion for complex instrument development and product delivery? Do you want to join a global leader in electronics testing and innovation? If so, Teradyne is looking for you!

Teradyne is looking for an experience technologist and engineering leader to bring new test solutions for mass production of silicon photonics devices (wafers, optical engines and co-packaged optics) to market.  You will be working closely with product managers, customers, ecosystem partners, business development and leading our engineering teams to drive products from concept to product release. You will lead cross function instrument design teams comprised of hardware, mechanical, software, and manufacturing disciplines to design high quality, state of the art test and measurement solutions.

• Planning and executing the hardware development portion of multiple concurrent instrument projects, from concept through production release (developing plans, schedules, and staffing assignments)
• Communicating progress at appropriate levels of abstraction
• Participating in cross-functional teams to develop architectures, systems design, and specifications for new products
• Customer facing engagement with customers for your responsible instrument projects ensuring alignment
• Ensuring that products are meeting requirements and are delivered on schedule
• Functional management of a team of DC/Power hardware product design engineers
• Hiring, mentoring, and retaining engineering staff

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.

• BSEE required
• Opto-electrical experience
• 5+ years of experience with developing silicon photonics products to market.
• Proven track record of delivering complex designs to manufacturing and product availability, with end to end development cycle ownership
• Experience in technical oversight of vendors and contractors in addition to permanent staff
• Strong project management skills, PMP certification a plus
• Strong people and team management skills, with direct experience in functional management of 5 or more staff members
• Must be a highly effective communicator
• Ability to set clear direction and priorities
• Skill in building teams and retaining top notch talent