Senior Staff Scientist

Job Description

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team that is part of the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. We have a dual charter to technically support the growth of the division and company:

• Create long term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures to be applied against current and emerging key requirements for our customers.
• Working with our Business Development Office, develop differentiated solutions for new business opportunities adjacent to our core business. These will generally enable new businesses within our existing customer base.

As a member of the Innovation Lab Staff, you will be empowered to propose any project that you feel can make a difference relative to the Innovation Lab Charter. In general, you will “own” the projects you sponsor and lead the development through a proof-of-concept phase. You will typically be hands-on during the project and will be supported by other staff from the overall engineering team as required to execute your project. Some level of risk taking is strongly encouraged to “move the needle” for the area associated with each project.

Skills and Requirements

M.S. in Engineering or Physics (Ph.D. preferred). 10-15+ years of engineering experience with a strong track record of developing innovative technologies and leading advanced R&D initiatives. Professional experience designing, developing, or working with optical systems, photonics, electro-optical instrumentation, lasers, fiber optics, imaging systems, or related optical technologies. In addition to optics, some level of experience and comfort in multiple other engineering domains such as electronics, mechanical, thermal, control systems, software. Demonstrated success defining differentiated product or system architectures. Broad technical curiosity and the ability to connect ideas across multiple engineering disciplines. Proven ability to lead highly ambiguous, early-stage technology development efforts. Optical systems and instrumentation Instrumentation architecture and precision measurement systems System architecture and hardware/software co-design High-performance signal delivery and interconnects Thermal management and advanced cooling Software, embedded systems, or AI/ML applied to hardware Experience in the semiconductor industry, semiconductor test, automated test equipment (ATE), or adjacent high-technology industries is strongly preferred.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].