Production Planner - NPI (Deer Park, IL / Hybrid)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are challenged to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Teradyne New Products team is looking for a highly motivated NPI Planner who will work cross functionally with Engineering and Operations teams to establish and manage Electrical & Mechanical assembly builds and material shortages to meet our forecast. The Planner will work as part of a project team to close planning deliverables on time as projects move through design phase gates in preparation of the new product release.

• Work with Engineering and Operations to generate, load and manage the production of both Electrical & Mechanical builds at a contract manufacturer or in-house
• Provide internal customer delivery commitments and updates on assemblies based on lead times, capacity and material readiness
• Identify and escalate risks associated with closing planning deliverables
• Successfully hand off product to high volume manufacturing

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field or 4 years related experience
• 3+ years of planning experience in an electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing environment
• NPI experience and experience working with contract manufacturers preferred
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key business partners
• Ability to quickly grasp company operations and business drivers
• Strong communication skills and be detail oriented
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and provide timely response to internal and external customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle and MRP tools; Siemens Teamcenter PLM and Kinaxis RapidResponse preferred

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.