Hardware Interface Project Lead (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)
$135,400 - $216,600 USD yearly
Originally posted 5 August 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 17 September 2026.
About the role
As a Hardware Interface Project Lead, you will lead the execution of hardware interface development programs supporting advanced ATE systems. This role owns end-to-end project delivery across engineering, suppliers, and operations to meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
What you'll do
- Lead planning and execution of hardware interface projects from concept through delivery. - Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to align on scope, milestones, and deliverables. - Manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and change control. - Drive design reviews and ensure readiness at key milestones. - Oversee PCB design activities including schematic, layout, SI/PI performance, and manufacturability. - Partner with suppliers to ensure DFM alignment, material selection, and fabrication readiness.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field. - 8+ years of experience in ATE, PCB design, or hardware development environments. - Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects or teams. - Strong understanding of high-speed / RF / mixed-signal PCB design and multilayer stack-ups. - Familiarity with SI/PI concepts and interpretation of simulation results. - Experience with PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro preferred). - Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes. - Advanced proficiency in MS Project and Excel.
Skills: hardware interface, test technology, automation solutions, electronic device
This role has been open 136 days — well above the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3894
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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| Metric | Teradyne | All employers we track in this specialty (3894 roles · 84 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 87 | 3894 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 125 | 10080 · 106 employers |
| Median days open | 36 d | 54 d (−18 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: hardware interface, test technology, automation solutions, electronic device
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 637 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 571 open roles · median 39 d
- KLA Corporation · 288 open roles · median 66 d
- Micron Technology · 278 open roles · median 47 d
- ASML · 186 open roles · median 74 d
- ASM International · 156 open roles · median 82 d
How we counted: 3894 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 84 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 24 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.