Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Teradyne - San Jose, CA

Full-time

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Electro-Mechanical Engineer at Teradyne will play a crucial role in the assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electro-mechanical systems utilized in testing equipment. This position demands a hands-on individual who possesses a robust understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the design and fabrication of test fixtures that support various development and testing processes. Collaboration with engineers and other technicians is essential to ensure that all equipment operates optimally and adheres to the highest performance standards. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for assembling, installing, and calibrating a variety of electro-mechanical components and systems, which include wiring, motors, sensors, and mechanical assemblies. The design of sheet metal enclosures, structural weldments, power distribution systems, and coolant distribution systems will also be part of the responsibilities. The engineer must ensure that all systems are integrated and aligned according to engineering specifications, and will work closely with engineering teams to create custom test fixtures tailored to specific testing requirements. Utilizing CAD software, the engineer will create detailed designs and collaborate with fabrication teams to build prototypes. Continuous evaluation and refinement of test fixtures will be necessary to ensure they meet performance criteria and are user-friendly for testing procedures. Routine maintenance of electro-mechanical systems will be performed to guarantee optimal operation, alongside diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to implement effective solutions that minimize downtime. Functional tests on assembled systems and custom fixtures will be conducted to verify performance and identify any defects or issues. The engineer will also collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure that all products and test fixtures comply with industry and company standards. Maintaining detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and modifications performed on equipment and test fixtures is essential, as is updating and maintaining technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and fixture design files. The engineer will provide feedback on system performance and fixture design to engineers and offer technical support and training to other team members and end-users as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and calibrate electro-mechanical components and systems, including wiring, motors, sensors, and mechanical assemblies.
• Design sheet metal enclosures, structural weldments, power distribution systems, and coolant distribution systems.
• Ensure that all systems are correctly integrated and aligned according to engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and fabricate custom test fixtures that meet specific testing requirements.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed designs and work closely with fabrication teams to build prototypes.
• Evaluate and refine test fixtures to ensure they meet performance criteria and are user-friendly for testing procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on electro-mechanical systems to ensure optimal operation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct functional tests on assembled systems and custom fixtures to verify performance and identify any defects or issues.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure all products and test fixtures meet industry and company standards.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and modifications performed on equipment and test fixtures.
• Update and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and fixture design files.
• Work closely with engineers, providing feedback on system performance, fixture design, and suggesting improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members and end-users as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, maintenance, repair, and fixture design, preferably in a manufacturing or testing environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including wiring, circuit design, and control systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software for designing mechanical components and fixtures.