Advantest

PCBA Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Advantest  •  Böblingen, DE (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

  • Assures manufacturing, quality and reliability of technically challenging PCBAs throughout the outsourced supply chain
  • Lead complex root cause investigations for PCA-related manufacturing and field failures in collaboration with Product Engineering, R&D and the CM. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions across internal teams and manufacturing partners.
  • Identify manufacturability and testability risks during new product introductions (NPI). Provide DFM feedback regarding layout, solderability, assembly robustness, and process capability.
  • Assess DFT readiness and support implementation of efficient test coverage strategies
  • Act as technical engineering partner for manufacturing sites and suppliers.
  • Analyze manufacturing, test, repair, yield, and reliability data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Apply data-driven methods to identify systematic process weaknesses.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or university degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Physics, or a comparable field.
  • Strong practical knowledge and professional experience in electronics/PCBA manufacturing and testing are mandatory, including PCBA design, manufacturing processes, and test methods
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by leading root cause investigations and driving resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues using structured methodologies.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, enabling effective alignment of Contract Manufacturers and cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions, quality improvements, and operational excellence.
  • Advanced data analysis skills, including extraction, interpretation, and presentation of complex manufacturing, quality, test, and reliability data to support problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • -Fluent English language skills.
  • Ability to travel 5-20% of the time.
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About Advantest

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.

More information is available at www.advantest.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
1954
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