R&D Engineering Technician

Advantest America; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America in Chandler, AZ is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to set up equipment and fixtures for experiments, run tests, repair gear when needed, and help engineers create assembly and test instructions for first-of-kind new products.

You will train assembly and test technicians, assist in writing initial instructions, and support engineers by translating results into actionable improvements. The role requires hands-on technical skills and teamwork in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up experiments and fixtures under engineering plans.
• Ability to assemble, test, and document prototypes of new technology.
• Ability to summarize data and report results to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and fixtures as needed to execute an experimental plan defined by engineering.
• Design fixtures as needed for experiment setups.
• Ensure that everything is set up safely, with protections in place for equipment and people; escalate concerns.
• Conduct experiments according to plans provided by engineering, summarize data and report.
• Assemble, test and document prototypes of new technology.
• Train assembly and test technicians to build and test new products (first-of-kind).
• Assist engineering in writing assembly instructions and initial work instructions for new products.

Skills

Experiment setup

Prototype testing

Data reporting

Job description

R&D Technicians set up equipment and fixtures for experiments, run experiments, repair equipment and fixtures when needed, assemble and evaluate prototypes, and assist the engineering teams to create assembly and test instructions for first-of-kind new products. Train assembly or quality technicians to build and test new products, escalating issues and observations to engineering to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and fixtures as needed to execute an experimental plan defined by engineering
• Design fixtures as needed for experiment setups
• Ensure that everything is set up in a safe manner, and that potential risks are understood and protections are in place for equipment and human safety - escalating any concerns to management
• Conducting experiments according to plans provided by engineering, potentially summarizing data and reporting
• Assembling, testing and documenting prototypes of new technology
• Train assembly and test technicians to build and test new products (first-of-kind), based on instructions developed previously
• Assist engineering in writing assembly instructions and initial work instructions for new products