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Teradyne · 2 weeks ago

Product Safety Engineer (Semi Test Engineering; North Reading, MA)

North Reading, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Teradyne is a global test and automation specialist, providing innovative solutions for next-generation technologies. The Product Safety Engineer role focuses on ensuring that automated test systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle, while leading safety engineering activities and conducting risk assessments.

Consumer ElectronicsIndustrialIndustrial Automation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead safety engineering activities for automated and robotic system test equipment within the Integrated System Test (IST) Division

Develop, maintain, and apply safety engineering practices aligned with international standards and corporate safety policies

Partner with design engineering teams to identify and mitigate hazards early in the development process

Conduct and document risk assessments, FMEA/FMEDA, and hazard analyses for new and existing products

Define and verify Safety Integrity Levels (SIL/PL) and functional safety requirements

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate implementation of protective measures and control architectures

Interpret and apply relevant global standards, such as: ISO 12100 (Safety of Machinery), ISO 10218 / ISO 15066 (Robotics and Collaborative Robots), IEC 60204-1 (Electrical Safety for Machinery), IEC 61508 / ISO 13849 (Functional Safety), IEC 61010-1 (Electrical Safety for Test Equipment)

Support third-party certification and audit processes (e.g., CE, TUV, SEMI)

Maintain documentation packages supporting safety and regulatory compliance

Provide safety design guidance for system integration, control systems, and automated test setups

Evaluate safety circuits, emergency stop systems, interlocks, and light curtains in automated environments

Support validation and verification activities related to safety features and fail-safe functions

Develop and deliver safety training to engineers, technicians, and operations personnel

Promote a culture of proactive safety engagement across engineering and manufacturing teams

Must be willing to travel internationally up to 30% of the time

Qualification

Functional SafetyRisk AssessmentIndustrial AutomationRobotics SystemsSafety StandardsSafety ComplianceSafety EngineeringTraining DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipClear CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDocumentation Skills