We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering intern to assist in the development and validation of an automated high-precision mechanism designed to mate optical connectors to Silicon Photonic (SiPh) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) devices.In this role, you will bridge the gap between mechanical design and real-world performance. Your primary focus will be to test, evaluate, and characterize the automated system to identify its operational limits, ensuring sub-micron repeatability and long-term reliability in a high-stakes semiconductor testing environment.
- Primary Responsibilities
- System Characterization: Execute complex test plans to quantify the performance of automated mating hardware, focusing on precision, repeatability, and force profiles.
- DOE & Limit Testing: Design and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify failure modes related to mechanical misalignment, thermal drift, and component wear.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Collect and process mechanical and optical performance data to define the "Safe Operating Area" for the automation platform.
- Hardware Iteration: Design and prototype custom jigs, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) to improve alignment accuracy and connector protection.
- Failure Mapping: Create a "Failure Catalog" documenting the mechanical and optical thresholds where the system performance degrades (e.g., insertion loss spikes or physical material wear).
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
What We Do
For over a half-century, Advantest has been designing innovative electronic measuring equipment and semiconductor test systems essential to the development and manufacture of advanced computer and telecommunications products. On April 1, 2012, Advantest completed its integration of Verigy Ltd. Additional Information about Advantest can be found at www.advantest.com.
