NPI Mechanical Engineer, System-Level Products

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Global Bonus Program

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development and launch of complex system-level products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive mechanical design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing transfer while collaborating across Electrical, Optical, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in mechanical design and NPI, and strong 3D CAD and DFM/DFA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and NPI for system-level or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent).
• Strong 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 New Product Introduction (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.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of product and manufacturing issues.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support production readiness and volume manufacturing.
• Support ECOs, design reviews, and product lifecycle management.

Skills

3D CAD

DFM

DFA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing transfer

Prototype builds

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Other CAD tools

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development and launch of complex system-level products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive mechanical design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing transfer while collaborating across Electrical, Optical, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in mechanical design and NPI, and strong 3D CAD and DFM/DFA skills.