Quality Engineer

Advantest • Lake Forest, CA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc (ATS) is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Lake Forest, CA. This individual will be driving quality improvements through quality issue closures and design/process reviews. The role requires a wide knowledge linked to the missions such as failure analysis, Data analysis, Quality assurance theories, electric/mechanical material, and good communication skills in muti functional teams.

Requirements

• Residence in commuting range to our Lake Forest facility
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical/Mechanical and/or technology fields with more than 5 years’ experience in quality or engineering or R&D.
• Solid experience in failure analysis on electrical components is highly valued
• Knowledge in PCB/PCBA production, Semiconductor production is preferred
• Effective and open-minded communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross functional team.
• Having mid-advance skills in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook, List, Power BI)
• Motivated to improve your abilities in quality assurance area
• Strong planning & organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, with A “can do” work ethic with excellent problem-solving skills
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and maintaining concentration on tasks
• Adaptable to changes in priorities keeping positive attitude
• Familiarity of industry quality standards such as IPC standards
• Experience of FMEA (design, Production) process

Nice To Haves

• Ability of data tool design skill is plus

Responsibilities

• Improving quality of processes, control documents, design of make parts to improve company product quality and customer satisfaction by handling issue cases from production, field and information from group companies
• Participating in production material review board (MRB) activity and take actions to keep balance between quality improvement and production time
• Using an issue case database and Power BI tools for quality issue trend analysis and status tracking to take improvement or preventive actions for issue cases, tools and the process.
• Identifying process inefficiencies, quality risks, recurring defects, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Investigate, analyze, and drive resolution of quality issues originating from production, suppliers, field operations, customers, and affiliated group companies through structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective and preventive action activities, and effectiveness verification to drive sustainable quality improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Operations, and Program Management, to resolve quality issues and implement preventive improvements.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level