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# Factory Applications Engineer- Mechanical (Integrated System Test; North Reading, MA)

- **Company:** Teradyne Inc.
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,800.0 - $248,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, System-level Testing
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3265315338&tx=YT1818THD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

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.

 * Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. or Ph.D. a plus) with at least 10-15 years of experience designing mechanical automation systems with integrated thermal solutions.
 * Able to hold detailed technical discussions with the required technical breath / depth with customers / internal teams on mechanical automation designs / High powered thermal cooling.
 * Effectively manages work with minimal oversight while contributing toward medium- and long-term goals.
 * Demonstrates strong engineering practices through analytical validation and complete requirements definition.
 * Strong fundamentals in machine design, including Thermal Applications
 * Experience with motion control or automation systems is required.
 * Thermal/Power Test experience on any platform is preferred
 * Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal system design
 * Experience with liquid cooling systems and high-power electronics
 * Proficiency with thermal simulation tools (CFD / FEA) preferred
 * Ability to travel as required , approximate 20% - 30%

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Factory Applications Engineer to contribute to a variety of machine design and product development initiatives for our next generation System Level Test and Storage platforms. The ideal candidate will translate technical insights (to medium-to-high complexity engineering problems) from customers' engagements into innovative, scalable technical solutions with the Factory Engineering Team. Additionally, this candidate will also work across functional boundaries to identify essential requirements, tradeoffs, and key technical risks while working with product development teams from conceptualization through detailed design implementation and transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

 * Delivers technical expertise and added value to customers.
 * Supports sales activities through technical input during presentations and product demonstrations.
 * Provides software and hardware development support and technical consultation to customer inquiries related to system software and applications.
 * Develops application solutions based on customer requirements through onsite visits, technical reviews, and joint debug sessions to enhance product performance and drive design-ins as the platform of choice.
 * Translate requirements from multiple internal stakeholders , customer into clear, actionable product and architecture definitions, balancing performance, risk, cost, and schedule.
 * Define and communicate system architectures including static electromechanical systems with integrated automation base on customer requirements / technical discussion.
 * Own and drive thermal architecture for complex SLT subsystems and systems with Factory Engineering Teams
 * Partner with cross functional teams through clear communication, technical guidance, project scheduling, and change management.


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