Electronics Production Planning Intern

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Intern in San Jose, CA.

The intern will help develop and optimize production plans, coordinate with production, engineering, and purchasing, and support scheduling and capacity decisions in a fast-paced electronics environment. The role involves collaboration across multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery, maintain schedule stability, and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
• Proficient in Excel and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing production plans in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align demand, capacity, and resources.
• Support scheduling accuracy through data collection and analysis.

Skills

Excel basics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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:
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

Position Summary

The Planning & Scheduling Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production plans in an electronics manufacturing and assembly environment. This role ensures efficient utilization of production capacity, timely material availability, and adherence to customer delivery commitments. The specialist collaborates closely with production, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to align demand, capacity, and resources while driving schedule stability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Develop detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and shop floor schedules.
• Balance workloads across SMT, assembly, testing, and final packaging operations.
• Prioritize jobs based on customer urgency, expedite requests, and operational priorities.
• Material & Supply Coordination
• Collaborate with purchasing and material planning teams to ensure component availability.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate mitigation plans (alternate parts, pull-ins, substitutions).
• Align material readiness with production starts to prevent line downtime.
• Capacity Management
• Analyze equipment and labor capacity for SMT lines, assembly stations, and test areas.
• Recommend short-term and long-term capacity adjustments (overtime, shift planning, load leveling).
• Maintain cycle-time and throughput data to improve scheduling accuracy.
• Monitoring & Control
• Track work order progress and identify risks to delivery commitments.
• Coordinate real-time schedule adjustments due to unexpected issues (machine downtime, quality holds, material delays).
• Provide daily/weekly reports on schedule adherence, WIP status, and constraint areas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with engineering on new product introductions (NPI) to integrate builds into the production schedule.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders including production supervisors, customer service, and management.
• Participate in daily production meetings and support problem resolution.
• Analyze bottlenecks, cycle times, and workflow inefficiencies in electronics assembly operations.
• Implement planning best practices such as pull systems, line balancing, and WIP control.
• Support Lean/Kaizen projects to improve flow, reduce changeover time, and increase capacity stability.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).

Technical Skills

• Understanding of SMT processes, assembly flow, test operations, and manufacturing constraints.
• Basic understanding in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of BOM structures, ECO processes, and build packages.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and schedule stability.

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