What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Application Engineer position at Advantest?
Company Overview
Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world’s largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.
Our Purpose & Values
- Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
- Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.
- Core Values:
- Innovation is our Lifeblood
- Number One is Our Aspiration
- Trust is our Foundation
- Empowerment is Our Motivation
- Global is our Reach
- Respect is our Heart
- Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
- Teamwork is our Approach
- Yes is Our Attitude
At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We’re looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You’ll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact. We foster an integrity-centered culture—where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.
Job Description:
Join a develop and support team for the Advantest V93000 Semiconductor Test System with a focus on Analog, Power Management and Automotive device applications. Provide application technical leadership and support in the pre and post sales for the V93000.
Application Tasks:
- Applications development for Advantest V93000 test platform.
- Pre-Sales support in the development of product demonstrations, device benchmarks, product competitive positioning in term of system features for software and hardware.
- Develop test solutions of both hardware and software for devices in the Analog and power management ICs segments.
- Support of production implementation and execution of test solutions developed.
- Provide expertise on topics such as: load board design for testing on the V93000, program development, solution implementation, best practice, test time reduction, program conversions, and training.
- Accountable for the design, scoping, and technical validity of the solution to achieve the customer's business objectives.
- Identifies Advantest and Non-Advantest resources required to deliver customer solutions, tracks and manages the committed deliverables
- Create project plans for complex projects and track project completion.
- Keeps R&D and global technical peers informed of new and emerging technologies and information in their business segment.
- Represents customer's needs of their assigned business segment to field and factory.
- Create and deliver customer training classes and consultation materials
- Through expertise-based value creation, candidate becomes integral to the customer's business processes and provides technical reports that helps the customer's decision process and business outcomes.
Qualifications:
Skills Required:
- Demonstrated experience with C, C programming, Java, Linux knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to quickly pick up C and Java based test program development with high level APIs is a must.
- RF experience is a big plus.
- Strong device and test program debugging skills are desired.
- Strong knowledge of analog and power device test methodologies is a must.
- Perl and Python scripting is a plus
- Knowledge in PMIC, mixed-signal IC testing, high voltage or high current power device testing are plus.
- Knowledge and experiences on V93000 platform are must.
- IT support background is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, project oriented, team environment.
- Positive attitude, excellent communication and presentation skills are a must.
- May require up to 35% local travel.
Education:
BS in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent with over 4 years semiconductor test experience.
Benefits Overview
- Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
- 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
- Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
- Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
- Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
- Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually