Senior Material Quality Engineer

Advantest•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

This key position is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of materials shipped by suppliers to Advantest and its contract manufacturers. The role supports new supplier qualification, regular quality meetings with internal teams and key suppliers, quality-issue resolution, component-level failure analysis, and the maintenance of tools, equipment, and processes used for these activities. The scope includes projects for Advantest America, Inc. and other U.S. subsidiaries.

Requirements

More than three years of experience in supplier quality activities involving component suppliers, including one or more of PCBs, electrical components, semiconductors, or sheet metal.
More than three years of experience conducting and reporting manufacturing process audits involving PCB assemblies, electrical components, or both.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of evaluation or failure-analysis methods for PCBs, PCB assemblies, electrical components, or a combination of these areas.
Proficiency with evaluation and analysis equipment such as V-I curve tracers, thermal probes, X-ray systems, scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), cross-sectioning tools, and oscilloscopes.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal R&D engineers, field support teams, and supplier quality teams; exchange technical information about component operating conditions and identified issues; and drive issues to closure.
Ability to make well-supported, professional supplier qualification decisions.
Commitment to continuously improving existing processes and tools.
Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical components, or metal machining.
Ability to manage multiple tasks by setting priorities, identifying challenges, seeking timely guidance and support from a supervisor, and developing plans for completion.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate openly with colleagues in other functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications demonstrated through work experience, including creating reports and analyzing data.
Ability to travel frequently, including monthly travel between San Jose and Southern California, and internationally, primarily to supplier locations in Southeast Asia.
Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical materials.
Basic mechanical knowledge, including sheet metal, cabling, PCBs, and injection molding.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
Familiarity with electronics and basic mechanical principles.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across functions.
Proficiency with PCs and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical components, or metal machining.
Japanese-language proficiency.
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE).

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the quality of materials shipped by suppliers to Advantest and its contract manufacturers.
Support new supplier qualification.
Participate in regular quality meetings with internal teams and key suppliers.
Resolve quality issues and conduct component-level failure analysis.
Maintain tools, equipment, and processes used for quality activities.
Create reports using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Analyze data using Microsoft Excel formulas and charts.
Follow the rules and procedures defined in HR and ISO documentation.
Travel frequently, including monthly travel between San Jose and Southern California, and travel internationally, primarily to supplier locations in Southeast Asia.
Perform duties safely and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Perform duties in accordance with the Code of Ethics, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.