Senior Calibration Engineer (Compute Test, Agoura Hills, CA)

Job description

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 respects 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 The Teradyne Hardware Engineering team is looking for a technically driven Senior Calibration Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical lead for calibration of instruments within the Compute Test division. This is a player-coach role. You will own calibration architecture and development for one or more instrument areas, and you will lead a small team of 3–4 calibration engineers. Supervisory responsibilities are less than 50% of the role; most of your time goes to technical work.

Development happens in a dynamic, multi-site environment. This role reports to the Calibration Software Engineering Manager.

Technical Responsibilities

Own the calibration architecture and strategy for assigned Digital, DC, AC and/or RF instruments in ATE equipment, from requirements through production release. Develop and review calibration programs and embedded algorithms in C/C++/C# and Python. Author and approve calibration strategy documents that define the HW circuits needed for instruments to meet accuracy specifications, using knowledge of low-level analog and digital circuits.

Lead development of HW error budgets, and offline and online validation of error terms, using statistical analysis to determine specification and process compliance. Define offline and online tests that validate instrument calibration and HW performance, including simulation with Verilog and SPICE. Lead root-cause analysis of calibration and HW performance issues, and drive corrective action with cross-functional HW, SW, test and manufacturing teams.

Integrate external measurement equipment (DMMs, spectrum analyzers, power meters) into calibration and validation programs. Drive continuous improvement in calibration accuracy, test time and repeatability.

Team Lead Responsibilities Lead 3–4 calibration engineers

set technical direction, assign and prioritize work, and review designs, code and documentation. Hold regular 1:1s; set goals and development plans; provide input to performance reviews. Mentor and coach engineers toward independent ownership of calibration areas. Take part in hiring and onboarding for the calibration team. Represent the team in design reviews and program meetings; coordinate dependencies and schedules with HW, systems and test teams across sites.

Escalate resource, schedule and technical risks to the Calibration Software Engineering Manager. All

About You

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience developing calibration, measurement, test or instrumentation systems, including hardware/software integration. Strong programming skills in C, C++, C# and/or Python for instrument control, data acquisition and algorithm development. Hands-on experience with precision measurement, calibration methods, error analysis and statistical data analysis.

Experience with bench instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power meter) and with automating measurements.

Demonstrated technical leadership

leading projects, mentoring engineers, or directing the work of others. Clear communicator who can influence across HW, SW and test functions and multiple sites. Preferred Master’s degree in computer science and electrical engineering Experience with ATE or semiconductor test equipment. Experience creating calibration strategy documents and HW error budgets. Prior experience supervising engineers or serving as a team lead.

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 $167,200–$267,600. 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.

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. #LI-EC