Pilot Line Engineer - NPI, Costa Rica

About the role

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, is looking for an experienced Pilot Line Engineer to join its New Product Introduction team in Costa Rica. The role applies advanced electrical engineering knowledge to support high-speed digital automated test equipment (ATE) products through development and release, working across engineering disciplines, resolving complex technical issues and helping establish stable, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in all phases of the design cycle and give manufacturing feedback that supports long-term product and process success.
• Identify product, hardware, software, process and manufacturing issues, drive root cause analysis and corrective action to closure.
• Identify and mitigate project-delivery risks and support EAS activities and product data collection.
• Execute and continuously improve processes that strengthen product and process stability.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to launch high-yielding, reliable ATE instrumentation.
• Use data and evidence to assess hardware, software and process stability and support decisions.
• Document test processes and train contract manufacturing and Global Customer Services users.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and give technical guidance on complex assignments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• English proficiency.
• 2 years of experience troubleshooting complex ATE or measurement systems down to component level, and understanding ATE or measurement-system fundamentals.
• Experience with design, manufacturing and reliability processes.
• Ability to analyze and present data clearly in pilot line daily status, FRACAS and FRB meetings, and to track product yield and corrective actions using manufacturing execution systems.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and issue-resolution skills, ability to manage multiple projects across release stages, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Candidates must live locally; relocation is not provided and visa sponsorship is not available.

Required skills

• Preferred: IG-XL and EST software knowledge.
• Preferred: manufacturing execution systems.

What we offer

• Health and well-being programs including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs.