Process Development Engineer (Teradyne, Costa Rica)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

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 personal 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

Join our Engineering team as a Test Process Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing, sustaining, and improving manufacturing test processes for Teradyne Automated Test Equipment (ATE). This role has a strong emphasis on data management and process optimization to support product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to transform test data into actionable insights and scalable solutions across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain data management solutions to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize manufacturing and test data.
• Analyze PCBA test results, manufacturing trends, and yield performance to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in development, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test processes and test infrastructure.
• Build and maintain automated scripts and tools for data extraction, cleansing, reporting, and process monitoring.
• Collaborate in root cause investigations through statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, traceability, and compliance across test systems and manufacturing databases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to sustain production operations and improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support introduction of new products through development of test processes, metrics, and reporting capabilities.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be pursuing or hold a BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• English Proficiency.
• 2 years of relevant experience in:
  • • • Data analytics, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
      • Analyzing large datasets and transforming data into meaningful business insights.
      • Programming languages such as Python, C/C++, C#, or .NET.
      • Comprehension of statistical techniques and data-driven problem-solving methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehension of AI tools and solutions oriented for programming and data assessment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, automated test equipment, electronics assembly, hardware testing methodologies or hardware validation environments.
• Experience developing dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, data management concepts, and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), test databases, Snowflake, or data warehouse technologies.
• Experience with automation of reporting, data pipelines, or process monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following behavioral traits:

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Great communication skills
• Time management skills

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship OR relocation assistance

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.