Application Engineer

Advantest•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Advantest is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Applications Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for its V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems. The role works closely with customers and partners to deliver test solutions, support successful implementations, and influence business outcomes through technical expertise. The engineer leads technical engagements across the sales and support lifecycle, analyzes customer requirements, designs and validates solutions, and serves as a liaison between customers and Advantest field and factory teams. The position also includes project planning, customer training and consultation, and sharing knowledge about emerging technologies with global technical teams. The role focuses on HPC and high-speed SoC technologies, semiconductor test systems and applications, test program development and conversion, and system-level integration and optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor testing.
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices.
Proven debugging skills for test programs.
Proficiency in Java programming and working knowledge of Linux environments.
Ability to quickly learn and develop test programs using high-level APIs in Java or C++.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven, team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with V93000 SmarTest 7 and SmarTest 8 platforms.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and Python.
Knowledge of SoC, HPC, and High-Speed I/O device testing.
Hands-on experience with the V93000 platform.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

Lead technical engagements throughout the sales and support lifecycle, including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, competitive benchmarking, and solution implementation.
Ensure Advantest products meet customer specifications and integrate into customer test environments.
Analyze customer requirements and provide guidance on performance, design optimization, test program development, and implementation strategies.
Design and validate test solutions aligned with customer business objectives.
Identify and coordinate internal and external resources to deliver comprehensive customer solutions and timely, high-quality deliverables.
Serve as a technical liaison between customers and Advantest’s field and factory teams, representing customer needs and feedback.
Develop and manage project plans for complex engagements, tracking milestones and deliverables.
Deliver technical training and consultation to customers, including creating training materials and documentation.
Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights with global technical teams.
Build strong customer relationships by providing technical expertise and serving as a trusted advisor.