Test Engineer, New College Graduate, (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)
$69,600 - $111,400 USD yearly
Originally posted 23 September 2026 by the employer.
This opportunity focuses on supporting the silicon photonics market.
About the role
This role involves supporting new product introduction in the Pilot Line department with a primary focus on the silicon photonics market. You will enable a smooth transition of new products from development to volume production, working as an equal partner with NPI and Engineering Teams.
What you'll do
- Debug complex semiconductor test equipment from system to component level.
- Investigate and resolve Pilot Production test issues and perform defect analysis.
- Integrate, validate, and execute test at module and system level of Optical technologies.
- Analyze test log files and generate reports with detailed test information.
- Drive Failure Analysis, Root Cause, and Corrective Action.
- Perform SW qualification plans and report bugs that could impact performance.
- Lead Contract Manufacturer and Repair Center transfer readiness plan.
- Train and support test engineers and technicians overseas on test execution and debug tools.
What you'll need
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Optical, or a related field.
- Thorough understanding of basic analog, digital, and RF circuits.
- Knowledge and experience with signal generators, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes.
- Test script knowledge.
- Understanding of BOMs, Revision controls, ECNs.
- Knowledge of both analog and digital circuits and experience with component-level debugging of PCB assemblies.
- Understanding of Optical or RF test and measurement techniques and hands-on lab experience.
- Laser Physics and Safety, including principles of laser operation and safety protocols.
Nice to have
- Experience as a Test Engineer working in semi-test, Optical, or similar industry.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, 5S practices, Quality Control problem-solving tools, and PCBA manufacturing problems.
- Ability for domestic or international travel.
This role has been open 23 days — below the 29-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
553
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Median days open
29 d
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Median salary
$173k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Teradyne | All employers we track in this specialty (553 roles · 78 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 75 | 553 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 92 | 2218 · 113 employers |
| Median days open | 23 d | 29 d (−6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $173k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne (this employer) · 76 open roles · median 23 d
- Renesas Electronics · 43 open roles · median 23 d
- Infineon Technologies · 41 open roles · median 39 d
- Micron Technology · 29 open roles · median 33 d
- Qualcomm · 28 open roles · median 29 d
- Texas Instruments · 23 open roles · median 24 d
How we counted: 553 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 78 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 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 Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.