Application Engineer

Advantest•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

As an Application Engineer, you will be working with a dynamic team to provide technical support for the Advantest 93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and Developing Applications for our customers and partners.

Requirements

Any BS Degree or equivalent from fully accredited college or university or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) knowledge is strongly desired.
Minimum 3-10 years of experience in an electrical/wireless testing of SoC Integrated Circuits in a Test Engineering role.
Strong Technical Knowledge in both the SmarTest-7 and SmarTest-8 TestMethod Developments
Understanding of Integrated Device Parameters, Test Philosophy, High Speed Digital fundamentals, PA fundamentals, industry standard test methods, test equipment operation, capabilities, limitations, trouble-shooting, and automation is critical for success
In-depth knowledge and understanding of methodology for digital and analog CMOS SoC integrated devices. Strong test programming and debug experience in Advantest 93000 tester is must
Skill in ATE architecture and Test Hardware Design and Debugging, Schematic Capture and PCB layout are must.
Knowledge of proper and effective use of lab test equipment. (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and signal generators, etc.).
Qualified in Data Analysis in support of Characterization Reports and Yield Reporting tools such as Excel, VBA, or Analyzing Data Logs is a plus
Familiar to Analyze the STDF datalog file and able to write parser to read all records is plus.
Knowledge in thermal management technologies and methodologies is plus.
Prior experience in coordinating complex projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
Competency in Computer programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and scripting languages (PERL, Python and Shell) in Linux OS.
Strong attention to details, verbal communication and written skill sets, and ability to work with a highly diverse team-structured environment with positive attitude is mandatory
Ability to work in a fast paced, project oriented, team environment and escalate any critical issues to the senior management.
Travel is required and able to travel domestically and internationally to support our customers with very short notice.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Advantest competitor Tester platforms
Prior experiences and/or able to write and present technical papers
Experience in coaching team members and Advantest customers
Experience with SSN, PCIe.
Understanding of DFT (Design for Test), BIST, and scan-chain techniques.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Engineers, Senior Management and Sales to develop sales and support strategies
Focus during varies of the sales process range from: including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, benchmarks, competitive positioning, and implementation and execution.
Integrates Advantest products and services (at the system/solutions level) into customer’s environment.
Perform analysis of complex IC manufacturer customer requirements providing expertise on topics such as: Performance, Design, Utilization, Optimization, test program development/conversions and Implementation Strategies.
Design and Develop Streaming Scan Network (SSN) TestMethods for both On-Chip and On-Tester Compares
Accountable for the design, scoping, and technical validity of the solution to achieve the customer's business objectives.
Generate project plans for complex projects and track project completion for the technologies range from digital and high-speed SoC technologies.
Create and deliver customer training classes and consultation materials.
Communicate with customers relative to the completeness, repeatability, and accuracy of test programs. Review apparent issues and propose solutions as needed;
Design Evaluation boards, Engineering and Production Load board for test and work with PCB designer to ensure all the best practices has been fulfilled
Define, develop, debug, and implement all major elements of electrical test programs for specific device types utilizing high-speed ATE and compliant test methodologies;
Conduct experimental investigations as to test methodologies, test fixture design and development, product yield improvement, process quality controls, etc. Analyze experiment results and initiate / implement solutions;
Provide technical analysis of related product issue and participate in the resolution of any issues found;
Optimize test coverage, throughput, and test cost for high-volume production.
Support production test transfers to offshore manufacturing sites and test subcontractors.
Ensure test documentation, including program version control, procedures, and reports, is maintained.