Senior CNC Programmer – Precision, Automation & Robotics

Advantest Corporation; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 117,000; 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 Chandler, Arizona seeks an experienced CNC/Machine Shop leader to set up and run precision manufacturing with advanced automation. You will drive safety, quality, and production planning while mentoring operators and protecting project code integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years CNC/Machine Shop experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and CAD CAM familiarity. Join a global team delivering high-precision semiconductor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10 years CNC/Machine Shop experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• 1 year CAD CAM experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety as the number one priority throughout every shift by enforcing safe work practices, addressing hazards immediately, and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Set up, operate, and control manufacturing processes for all products produced on assigned equipment, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and adherence to established standards across all scheduled shifts.
• Execute and monitor the production plan in alignment with the manufacturing schedule, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with QMS requirements, work instructions, and documented procedures.
• Maintain full responsibility for product quality by following inspection plans, verifying conformance to specifications, and ensuring all required quality documentation and records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Manage and maintain effective information flow within the cell to support acceptable quality levels, maximize spindle and machine utilization, and ensure preventative maintenance activities are current.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor to semi-complex process, equipment, and quality issues. Perform basic root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and elevate issues or engage additional resources as needed.
• Analyze pallet counts, sister tooling, and automation requirements to support both manned and unmanned operations, ensuring the cell can meet scheduled production demands and sustain round-the-clock operation.
• Provide day-to-day direction and leadership to machine operators and newly assigned employees, including on-the-job training, mentoring, and reinforcement of standard work and best practices.
• Evaluate, maintain, and protect source code integrity for all assigned projects, ensuring program accuracy, version control, and alignment with approved processes and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Quality-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD CAM

Job description

Advantest America Inc. in Chandler, Arizona seeks an experienced CNC/Machine Shop leader to set up and run precision manufacturing with advanced automation. You will drive safety, quality, and production planning while mentoring operators and protecting project code integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years CNC/Machine Shop experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and CAD CAM familiarity. Join a global team delivering high-precision semiconductor solutions.