Teradyne's Product Safety and Compliance Team is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to ensure that Teradyne’s automated test systems meet all applicable product safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal safety policies throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of functional safety and risk assessment methodologies.
- Familiarity with relevant safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 60204, IEC 61010-1, ISO 10218).
- Proven experience supporting safety compliance for automated test systems, robotic cells, or integrated production lines.
- Certification such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
- Knowledge of PLCs, safety controllers, and industrial communication networks.
- Familiarity with SEMI S2/S8 and other semiconductor equipment standards.
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.
- 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)
- Provide safety design guidance for system integration, control systems, and automated test setups.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline).
- 5+ years of experience in product or system safety engineering, preferably in industrial automation or robotics environments.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Technical leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Clear communication of complex technical safety issues.
