Quality Engineer, Semiconductors (NPI & CI)

Advantest America; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is hiring a Quality Engineer to support test sockets and Thermal Control Unit assemblies from design through production. You will participate in quality planning, root cause analyses, supplier quality, MRB, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure highest product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to qualify new products, review designs, and implement robust process controls across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities for Test Socket and TCU products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor Manufacturing and Assembly quality performance and assist with data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support investigations of customer complaints, internal defects, and supplier quality issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support qualification and validation activities for new products and process changes.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, and risk assessments.
• Assist with APQP deliverables, process qualification plans, control plans, and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to ensure a successful transition from design to production.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate incoming material nonconformances and support disposition decisions.
• Participate in supplier quality improvement initiatives and qualification activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Support internal audits, process audits, and ISO 9001 quality system activities.
• Assist in developing inspection methods, quality plans, and process controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Support measurement system analysis and Gauge R&R studies.
• Assist with development and maintenance of inspection criteria and quality documentation.
• Work with advanced inspection technologies including CMMs, OGP vision systems, Keyence systems, and automated inspection equipment.

Job description

Advantest America is hiring a Quality Engineer to support test sockets and Thermal Control Unit assemblies from design through production. You will participate in quality planning, root cause analyses, supplier quality, MRB, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure highest product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to qualify new products, review designs, and implement robust process controls across the product lifecycle.