Commodity Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Commodity Engineer to join our Supply Base Management engineering team. As a key technical resource, you will be responsible for the technical due diligence aspects of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical components selection and creating awareness within strategic supply base of Teradyne technology needs.

• Gather and review information on the specifications of standard and divisional mechanical components and assist the global design teams in selecting mechanical commodities for use in new designs.
• Facilitate specification reviews with our suppliers and gather DFM input and transform them into valuable specifications.
• Support requests for information from contract manufacturers on Teradyne parts, components, and suppliers.
• Lead qualification of new components through Part Qual process and First Article documents.
• Analyze how changes could affect Teradyne products, when component was changed by Manufacturer; in charge to deviate process to get new parts when urgencies are demanded.
• Drive cost down initiatives using experience to analyze and find optimization in the cost of the mechanical parts, while assuring continuous quality and reliability.

• 5+ years of experience with precision motion control; gears, motors, and electrical systems combined with an education in Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Engineering.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical technical data: drawings, specifications, high level assemblies, bill of materials, etc.
• Familiarity with electromechanical integration and design/assembly best practices.
• Supplier quality management experience.
• Knowledge of assisted mechanical software such as Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Controls (SPC, 6-sigma, etc) & Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Macros and Pivot Tables in Excel is a must.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and fluent in English both verbal and written.

Universal Robots is a ground-breaking technology company that is shaping the future of collaborative robotics. We are a diverse group of bright, ambitious people working at the forefront of innovation. Through our agility, resilience, and entrepreneurial approach, we are taking our innovative robot products into more markets and regions than ever before.

We employ around 1000 people in offices across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia – and we're growing all the time. If you're looking to build your career working with some of the best talent from all over the world, we want to get in touch with you.