Manager, DRAM Final Test Applications Engineering

Teradyne

. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers supporting global DRAM customers .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $189,800 - $303,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in DRAM final test methodologies and high-volume manufacturing, with a strong focus on customer success and strategic engagements. Proven leadership in managing technical teams and driving innovation in semiconductor test solutions.

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DRAM Final Test MethodologiesHigh-Volume ManufacturingEngineering LeadershipC/C++ Software DevelopmentAutomated Production Test Solutions

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Hard Skills

Semiconductor Test ExperienceDevice CharacterizationYield ImprovementTest Coverage OptimizationSignal IntegrityTiming AnalysisJitter CharacterizationEye Diagram EvaluationTester-to-System CorrelationProduction Test Deployments

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationKnowledge SharingCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Nextest MagnumAdvantestMemory Test PlatformsAutomated Test SolutionsHigh-Speed Memory Interfaces

Certifications & Qualifications

BSEEMSEE

Industry Keywords

DRAMDDRLPDDRGDDRNAND FlashMemory Wafer SortAI Memory ProductsGraphics Memory ProductsMobile Memory ProductsHigh-Performance Computing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers supporting global DRAM customers
Establish team priorities, resource plans, and organizational capabilities
Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent
Lead strategic customer engagements, critical technical escalations, device bring-up activities, and production ramps
Ensure customer success through advanced DRAM production test solution deployment
Provide technical leadership for test methodology development, characterization, yield improvement, and production deployment
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to influence hardware and software roadmaps
Represent customer requirements and industry trends to support product strategy, innovation, and business growth
Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence across the global applications organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSEE, MSEE, or related technical degree, or equivalent industry experience
15+ years of semiconductor test experience with a strong focus on memory products
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing technical teams, projects, or customer-facing engineering organizations
Demonstrated success supporting customer product introductions, production ramps, and high-volume manufacturing deployments
Proven experience leading complex technical escalations and strategic customer engagements
Deep expertise in DRAM final test methodologies, high-volume manufacturing, and production test deployments supporting DDR, LPDDR, and GDDR memory technologies
Strong understanding of high-speed memory interfaces, signal integrity, timing analysis, jitter characterization, eye diagram evaluation, and tester-to-system correlation
Strong knowledge of device characterization, yield improvement, test coverage optimization, and production test methodologies
Strong hardware and software debug capabilities with experience developing and deploying automated production test solutions
Proficiency with C/C++ or comparable software development environments
Experience with HBM, NAND Flash, and memory wafer sort test environments preferred
Experience with Nextest Magnum, Advantest, or similar memory test platforms preferred
Experience supporting AI, graphics, mobile, or high-performance computing memory products preferred
Familiarity with advanced memory packaging technologies preferred
Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams preferred
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required
Candidates must be local to the San Jose area
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs