Teradyne · 1 day ago
NPI Operations Project Manager (Teradyne, Deer Park, IL)
Deer Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expTeradyne is a global test and automation specialist, dedicated to powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. As an NPI Operations Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to drive transformative programs, ensuring operational readiness, product quality, and manufacturing excellence across global teams.
Consumer ElectronicsIndustrialIndustrial Automation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead NPI Projects: Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Volume Manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing partners to guide products from concept through prototyping, pilot builds, and into high‑volume production
Project Planning & Control: Develop detailed project plans (scope, WBS, schedule, cost, risks), track progress, manage trade‑offs, and enable timely decision‑making
Risk Management: Identify opportunities and risks, develop actionable plans to address them, and escalate issues when necessary
DFx & Production Transfer Readiness: Partner with DFx teams across compliance/safety, quality, manufacturing, test, assembly, and cost throughout development to ensure issues are resolved promptly
Product Builds: Oversee prototype and pilot builds. Manage product transfer to Contract Manufacturing partners
Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and relevant project updates to stakeholders at all levels; influence effectively without formal authority
Phase‑Gate Reviews: Lead readiness assessments, review deliverables, and document lessons learned
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering
5+ years of Project Management leading complex technical projects
Project management expertise
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes
Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and operational excellence
Proficient in risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control
Comfortable leading global, multi-site teams and influencing across matrix organizations
Strong analytical and systematic root-cause analysis expertise
Exceptional written and verbal information synthesis skills
Experience in the semiconductor and/or ATE industry
Preferred
MS/MBA
PMP
New Product Introduction, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx experience
Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or other continuous improvement disciplines
Familiarity with the Teradyne product family
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Company
Teradyne
Teradyne is a supplier of automatic test equipment used to test complex electronics used in consumer electronics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Greg Smith
President and CEO
Michelle Turner
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-12-27
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