Diagnostics Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 respect 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

Our Memory Test division develops world-class semiconductor memory test solutions and is seeking a Calibration and Diagnostics Engineer to join our engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Automated Test Equipment (ATE), developing calibration, characterization, and diagnostic software for advanced instrumentation and system technologies.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of calibration and diagnostics engineers.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Develop technical growth plans and succession strategies for the organization.

Technical Leadership

• Define the technical vision and roadmap for calibration and diagnostics software.
• Guide architecture decisions for calibration algorithms, software frameworks, and analysis infrastructure.
• Review critical technical designs and provide guidance on complex technical challenges.
• Ensure engineering best practices are consistently applied across projects.

Business & Program Execution

• Establish priorities and allocate resources to meet product and business objectives.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Hardware, FPGA, and Systems teams to deliver successful product releases.
• Support manufacturing scalability and improve calibration efficiency and test throughput.
• Lead resolution of critical customer and manufacturing escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

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.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience.
• Strong C++ software development background.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering programs.
• Strong understanding of calibration methodologies, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor ATE industry experience.
• Experience leading calibration, diagnostics, or instrumentation engineering organizations.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital systems, signal integrity, and precision measurement techniques.
• Experience supporting global engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience presenting technical and business updates to executive leadership.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $165,700 - 291,700. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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