NPI Mechanical Engineer – System-Level Products

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advantest is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development and launch of complex system‑level products in San Jose, CA. You will lead mechanical design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing transfer while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of NPI experience, with strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and knowledge of DFM/DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and NPI experience for system-level or electromechanical products.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX or equivalent).
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with prototype builds, product validation, and manufacturing transfer.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of system-level products.
• Support NPI activities including prototyping, qualification, pilot builds, and production ramp.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Optical, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

NPI experience

DFM DFA

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Advantest is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development and launch of complex system‑level products in San Jose, CA. You will lead mechanical design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing transfer while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of NPI experience, with strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and knowledge of DFM/DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.