Quality Engineer

Advantest; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; 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 America Inc. in Lake Forest, CA, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements across design and production. You will lead issue closures, perform failure analysis, and work with cross-functional teams to prevent defects.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical fields, 5+ years in quality or R&D, plus experience with PCB/PCBA and IPC standards. Onsite position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Residence in commuting range to Lake Forest facility.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Mechanical and/or technology fields with 5+ years in quality/engineering/R&D.
• Solid experience in failure analysis on electrical components.
• Knowledge of PCB/PCBA production; semiconductor production preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, List, Power BI).
• Able to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with IPC quality standards and FMEA (design, production).
• Onsite position in Lake Forest, CA.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of processes and control documents; handle issue cases from production and field.
• Participate in MRB activities and balance quality vs production time.
• Use issue case database and Power BI for trend analysis and tracking.
• Identify process inefficiencies and quality risks for continuous improvement.
• Investigate, analyze, and drive resolution of quality issues across production, suppliers, field, and customers.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective and preventive action activities, and effectiveness verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Operations, and Program Management to resolve issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Failure analysis

PCB/PCBA knowledge

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical or related technology field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

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

Quality Engineer

Advantest is the world's largest provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. For seven decades, Advantest has led the way in developing new and innovative test and handling solutions for the global electronics industry. Advantest Test Solutions, Inc (ATS) is a subsidiary of Advantest America located in Lake Forest, CA and is a leading provider of massively parallel electronic test systems that include System Level Test (SLT), burn-in and semiconductor/module tests. ATS has an exciting line of high-performance test systems that support the semiconductor industry around the world.

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is looking for 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.

• 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.

Requirements

R equirements, Education & Skills:

• 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
• E ffective 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
• Ability of data tool design skill is plus
• This is an onsite position in Lake Forest, CA.

Benefits Overview

* Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
* 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
* Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
* Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
* Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
* Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
* Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
* Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.

All Locations

Lake Forest , California , United States

Field of Activity

Quality

Salary Range

$70k - $74k (depending on experience)

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Advantest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Advantest to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The Advantest Way - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Advantest, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We are continuing to build a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging through our DE&I programs & initiatives. We strive to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace to enable us to attract and retain candidates that feel a sense of purpose and empowerment. Our commitment to DE&I is unwavering and we are steadfast in our mission to continuously foster an environment of respect, trust and transparency. We value diversity and inclusion and believe employees of all backgrounds contribute to our ongoing success. At Advantest, we celebrate and support the needs of our employees regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sex and sexual orientation. DE&I at Advantest is more than words to us, they are the Advantest Way.

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