System Application Engineer

Advantest • San Jose, CA

13h

About The Position

Advantest is seeking a senior System Application Engineer to support next-generation automated test equipment (ATE) solutions and advanced semiconductor devices for customers in high-performance computing and AI-driven applications. The role involves working across customers, R&D, COE, Sales, and Marketing in an international, cross-functional environment. The engineer will use V93000 platform expertise, test engineering fundamentals, and software skills to help customers address complex test challenges from concept through production. The position calls for strong customer presence, ownership, adaptability, and the ability to turn complex technical requirements into reliable, scalable test solutions. The engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and a technical role model within the Application Engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with the Advantest V93000 platform.
• Solid understanding of wafer sort methodologies, KGD, and production test flows.
• Strong programming skills in Java, scripting with Python or Perl, and C/C++.
• Understanding of test quality metrics such as correlation, CP, and CPK, and related data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated personal leadership, ownership mindset, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven project execution and coordination skills.
• Experience or exposure to pre-sales activities or technical customer leadership.
• Working knowledge of MBIST, Logic BIST, Scan over PCIe, eFuse, and iJTAG.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with SmarTest 8, preferably one year or more.
• Strong expertise in 93k digital testing, including vector debug, shmoo analysis, pin margining, and timing debug.
• Experience writing test-time-efficient programs for high-volume production.
• Familiarity with multi-core CPU, AI, or server device test methodologies.
• Experience with high-power device testing, including power delivery networks and related challenges.
• Availability for some travel if requested (5–10%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java/C++ test methods and tooling for digital and mixed-signal devices on the Advantest V93000 platform, with a strong focus on the ST7-to-ST8 transition.
• Support customers in debugging and resolving SmarTest software and system-level issues in engineering and production environments.
• Document and communicate complex test concepts through technical documentation and customer-facing presentations.
• Train customers on new software and hardware capabilities released by R&D and Advantest Application Development Centers.
• Collaborate with COE, R&D, and global SAE teams to translate customer requirements into robust solutions for high-power and high-speed applications.
• Represent Advantest’s technical strengths, solution positioning, and roadmap direction in customer engagements.
• Support pre-sales and NPI activities, including customer presentations, benchmark projects, requirement analysis, and competitive evaluations.

What This Job Offers

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