About AdvantestAdvantest 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:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude
Why Join Us
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.Job Description
Job Description
Advantest is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our San Jose, California office, to design, develop and support mechanical solutions, for customers in the standard Semiconductor (CMOS) and Silicon Photonics (SiPh) design/development and manufacturing/testing ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mechanical design support, including 3D modeling of parts and assemblies as well as generating related drawings.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Design of Experiments (DOEs).
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations covering design concepts, reviews and DOE.
- Support planning and implementation of design validation and product qualification activities, which may involve hands-on tasks, such as prototype fabrication and testing.
- Support product definition and structuring in the Advantest PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
- Communicate effectively and timely, in an organized and structured fashion, using collaboration/communication tools like Teams/SharePoint/Jira/Confluence/Webex
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a Team player
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5-year experience on 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing, using commercial platforms.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) for displacement, stress, and strain analysis.
- Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Solid Microsoft Office suite skills.
- Must be able to function independently, possess sharp problem-solving skills and identify recovery plans from unexpected setbacks.
- Must be able to successfully perform in an intense work environment with dynamically changing priorities.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and testing ecosystems
- Experience designing ATE/CMOS interfaces (loadboards, probe cards, sockets, change kits)
- Silicon Photonics system integration experience
- Hands-on with ATE testers, handlers, probers, SLT
- Advantest V93000 SOC testers experience
- ATE handler experience
- WindChill (PLM) experience
Benefits Overview
- Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
- 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
- Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
- Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
- Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
- Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.
Pay: $104,680.00 - $161,780.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Work Location: In person
