About the role#
This Co-op assignment involves working alongside Applications Engineers within the Defense & Aerospace Division. You will gain experience with both hardware and software while supporting test solutions for military and aerospace customers. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based at our headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Develop test programs and execute test suites.
- Create fixturing and documentation.
- Perform software Q/A functions on complex assemblies.
- Identify and implement corrective actions.
- Work with instrumentation and software for digital, bus, optical, and analog test instruments.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer System Engineering, with at least sophomore year completed.
- Programming skills in C, C++, or C#.
- Experience debugging hardware circuitry using benchtop lab equipment.
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
- Relevant coursework or prior co-op/intern experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: North Reading, MA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.50 - $47.00 per hour, based on experience and skill set.
- Citizenship Requirements: This is an ITAR-restricted position. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee, or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.
- Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About Teradyne
Teradyne operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces test solutions for electronic systems, wireless devices, and semiconductors. It also manufactures collaborative and mobile robots for industrial automation. Founded in 1960, the firm is based in North Reading, Massachusetts. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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