Factory Applications Engineer, New College Graduate, (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne • San Jose, CA

2d • $85,000 - $135,900

About The Position

As a New Graduate Factory Applications Engineer, you will begin your engineering career in a hands-on, customer-focused role supporting advanced semiconductor test solutions. Based in San Jose, you will work closely with customers, R&D, and global engineering teams to help develop, evaluate, and validate tester functionality while building strong foundations in test methodology, debugging, and technical communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required; an engineering major is strongly preferred.
• New graduate or early-career engineer; internships, lab work, or academic projects are valued.
• Coursework or project experience in electronics, digital systems, or semiconductor fundamentals.
• Ability to learn complex systems and apply concepts in hands-on environments.
• Programming experience is preferred; C++ experience is a strong plus.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to continuously learn.
• Collaboration mindset and openness to feedback and mentorship.
• Interest in NAND memory, semiconductor testing, or manufacturing applications.
• We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience is preferred; C++ experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NAND memory test solution development engineering teams to evaluate and validate tester functionality and key features.
• Support NAND memory customers by assisting with test solution proposals, system bring-up and debugging activities.
• Assist in developing and delivering training for customers on test program development and effective usage.
• Build strong technical communication skills through teamwork and customer interactions.
• Grow toward increased technical ownership and responsibility through mentorship and hands-on learning.

Benefits

• Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level