About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the successful launch of Semiconductor Test Equipment and Services. You will play a critical role in managing hardware and software project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring that product launches meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, marketing) to deliver NPI programs on time and within budget.
- Drive product development milestones from concept through pilot build and mass production.
- Manage detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
- Collaborate with R&D, customers and account teams to define DFX (Design for Excellence) requirements.
- Ensure readiness of supply chain, production tooling, and test infrastructure before launch.
- Support prototype builds and coordinate feedback into the design iteration cycle.
- Facilitate regular meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in NPI processes and best practices.
- Travel: Approx. 10% (Domestic + International)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
- 2–5 years of project management experience in a technology or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycles, including Agile and stage-gate processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira).
- PMP, CSM or similar certification is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with hardware or consumer electronics products.
- Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
- 2-5 years of project management experience in a technology or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycles, including Agile and stage-gate processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira).
- PMP, CSM or similar certification.
- Hands-on experience with hardware or consumer electronics products.
- Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers.
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.
