Senior Mechanical Engineer

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world’s largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:
Mission:
Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision:
Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values:
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- Innovation is our Lifeblood
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- Number One is Our Aspiration
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- Trust is our Foundation
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- Empowerment is Our Motivation
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- Global is our Reach
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- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
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- Teamwork is our Approach
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- Yes is Our Attitude

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We’re looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You’ll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is looking for a senior level Mechanical Engineer. This individual will perform a broad range of mechanical engineering functions related to the design, testing, and evaluation of hardware sub-systems for handling and testing electronic systems including semiconductors, embedded devices and co-packaged optics (CPO) devices. Develop and execute the detail design on new and/or modified existing designs in a fast-paced environment.

Serve on product development team(s) and be assigned specific sub-assembly or sub-system mechanical design and testing responsibility. This role will require experience in electro-mechanical and automated systems, as can be found in leading semiconductor handlers and test systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design new and/or modify existing electro-mechanical assemblies to meet specific end customer requirements.
• Complete all detail drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Material for all initial manufacturing builds and eventual production level manufacturing.
• Identify technical risk areas and optimization opportunities.
• Develop test specifications and evaluation protocols.
• Perform electro-mechanical hardware, assembly and integration testing and final qualification testing.
• Interpret functional test results and present findings to senior technical staff or vendors and customers.
• Develop and implement mechanical design changes that are identified during testing or design verification review.
• Develop new or modified test equipment, manufacturing and inspection jigs and fixtures, as required.
• Work as part of a team that includes manufacturing, quality assurance and technical support organizations to establish functional specifications for components and to select vendors/suppliers for purchased parts, materials and assemblies.
• Work closely with external Technology partners and successfully accomplishes common product design/ production goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Education and

Skills:

• Requires a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Ideal candidates have 6 – 10+ years of experience, preferably in a high-technology environment.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams that build complex electro-mechanical systems comprised of closed-loop motion control hardware, electrical and software components is required.
• Experience in Solid Works or similar 3D CAD system is required.
• Experience in creating and interpreting mechanical detail and assembly drawings using ASME-Y14.5M GD&T standards is required.
• Experience using CAD based FEA tools to check and optimize mechanical parts against structural requirements is required.
• Experience in electronic packaging, testing and integrating thermal systems into automated equipment is also preferred.
• Experience in failure prediction and…