AI Application Engineer

Advantest • Chandler, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

This role sits at the intersection of semiconductor test engineering and AI, driving the transformation of traditional test workflows into AI-powered systems.

As a member of the US AI R&D team, you will work closely with 93K R&D engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists to define, develop, and deploy next-generation AI capabilities for the V93000 platform.
As an AI Application Engineer, you will act as the bridge between semiconductor test engineering workflows and AI systems, enabling step-change improvements in productivity such as:
test program generation
debug and root cause analysis
knowledge-driven engineering workflows

You will lead customer engagements for AI solutions, serving as the primary interface for:
use case discovery
product definition
feedback and iterative improvement
rollout and adoption of new capabilities

You will collaborate with global R&D teams to influence product direction and strategy for AI-enabled test solutions.
You will design and execute pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities, including:
customer demos
benchmark studies
pilot deployments

You will stay current with advances in AI/ML (e.g., LLMs, RAG, agent workflows) and drive internal and external enablement through workshops and training.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Strong experience as an Application Engineer on the V93000 platform
• Solid understanding of AI concepts applied to engineering workflows, such as: LLMs retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) automation and code generation
• Strong software skills (Java and Python), including: test program development scripting or tool development
• Proven ability to translate customer problems into scalable technical solutions
• Excellent customer-facing and pre-sales experience
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive outcomes
• High ownership mindset: proactive, self-directed, and execution-focused
• Comfortable working in global, cross-functional environments
• Curiosity and drive to stay at the forefront of AI innovation
• Willingness to travel internationally (20–30%)

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements for AI solutions, serving as the primary interface for use case discovery, product definition, feedback and iterative improvement, rollout and adoption of new capabilities
• Collaborate with global R&D teams to influence product direction and strategy for AI-enabled test solutions.
• Design and execute pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities, including customer demos, benchmark studies, pilot deployments
• Stay current with advances in AI/ML (e.g., LLMs, RAG, agent workflows) and drive internal and external enablement through workshops and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level