ECN Coordinator

Manufacturing ECN Coordinator

Advantest America is the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. For over six 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 looking for a Manufacturing ECN Coordinator to join our team in Lake Forest, CA. ATS is a leading provider of massively parallel electronic test systems that includes 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. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineer, with a diverse skill set to work within several engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, hands on, and logical to work successfully in a stimulating manufacturing environment. The ECN Coordinator will lead all change management-related projects, including manufacturing tool deployments and assisting in training the manufacturing employees about manufacturing (ECN, MCN, PCN). This is an on-site role, located at Advantest Test Solutions in Lake Forest, CA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain data storage on the computer network and master files per ISO standards.
• Responsible for review, preparation, and implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) for manufacturing assembly instructions.
• Responsible for the interpretation of Engineering documentation, drawings, and blueprints for defining manufacturing process flow.
• Work with the process area and Manufacturing Engineering to define process flow.
• Update MRP database routing and production status, as directed.
• Publish and present weekly and monthly reports of department performance in accordance to established standards.
• Coordinate the ECO activities for manufacturing and work with other cross-functional personnel to resolve problems that result from ECO activity.
• Work with Engineering document control and Manufacturing Engineering in the timely completion of ECOs through documentation, validation/approval, and basic input of materials and drawing information into the PLM or MRP system.
• Verify ECO documentation packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Follow up on completed ECOs to ensure continued accuracy.
• Communicate ECO impact with appropriate personnel including engineering, materials, and manufacturing personnel.
• Assist in transacting excess and obsolete inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining bills of material in MRP database.
• Maintain appropriate additional documentation for process metrics.
• Willing and able to travel, as some travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.