Manufacturing Engineer

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. ATS is a leading provider of massively parallel electronic test systems that includes System Level Test (SLT), burn in and semiconductor/module tests. ATS has an exciting line of high-performance test systems that support the semiconductor industry around the world. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineer with a diverse skill set to work within several engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, hands on and logical to work successfully in a stimulating manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with R&D and Manufacturing teams in leading the introduction of new products including test fixture development into Production.
• Work closely with the hardware/software design teams; oversee product build-related tasks during the planning, development, and validation stages of the project.
• Engage design engineers and manufacturing team from design and prototype development through product launch to ensure schedule and quality objectives are met.
• Provide leadership in defining/communicating NPI Operations' requirements early in the product life cycle.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate activities relating to Contract Manufacturer's and Operations extended teams to meet both engineering prototype and product launch commitments.
• Engage with Contract Manufacturers' technical staff to develop on-site test plans, strategies, and implementation.
• Participates in programs aimed at reducing production cycle-times, manufacturing defects and product costs.
• Participates in the product ECN/ECO process and address all Manufacturing or NPI engineering relevant issues.
• Determine process requirements for new products & measures product performance to those requirements.
• Assist Contract Manufacturer's in development and release manufacturing work instructions and provide ongoing technical support and training to manufacturing personnel.
• Publish and review reports, including all issues found and resolved during development, as well as yield report and failure analysis.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Some travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.