What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineering Manager position at Advantest?
We are seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of Power, Analog and Converter “PAC” account support strategies for 93k products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ATE systems, test development, and engineering management, and will be responsible for managing a team of application engineers to ensure customer support, test coverage, and time-to-market goals are met.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage a team of application engineers in developing and deploying test programs for a variety of products in the field of Power, Analog, Converters and mixed signal with our customers.
- Generate project plans for projects and manage the project schedule well.
- Perform as a good communicator, listener and customer decision influencer.
- Define and execute test strategies and roadmaps aligned with product and business goals.
- Oversee test hardware (load boards, probe cards, interface hardware) and software development for 93k.
- Collaborate closely with customer, sales, BD/MKT, COE and R&D teams to define product strategies and ensure testability.
- Own and monitor KPIs related to test development and production quality.
- Ensure timely support for new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to high-volume manufacturing.
- Manage ATE infrastructure, tools, and vendor relationships.
- Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues.
- Lead hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for the test engineering team
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10 years of hands-on experience in application development or test engineering within the ATE industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as 93k, UFlex /Eagle/J750, or similar.
- Proven expertise in test program development, debugging, and validation.
- Familiarity with ATE test interface board (load board) design and verification for Power, Analog, Converters and mixed-signal device applications.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to guide engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, DFT techniques, and failure analysis.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience in managing teams across geographies is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with a positive, proactive attitude.
Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):
- Proven experience with Advantest V93000 ATE systems, including test program development using SmarTest 8 or SmarTest 7.
- Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ISO, JEDEC, or automotive (AEC-Q100) quality standards.