Application Engineer

Advantest America; Rheba (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems. You will work closely with customers and partners to deliver innovative test solutions and drive successful implementations.

Responsibilities include leading engagements, ensuring integration into customer environments, and delivering training and guidance on performance, test program development, and implementation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements across sales and support lifecycle, including requirements analysis and demonstrations.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and integrate into their test environments.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide guidance on performance, design optimization, and test program development.
• Design and validate test solutions aligned to customer business objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver comprehensive customer solutions.
• Serve as liaison between customers and Advantest field and factory teams.
• Develop and manage project plans for complex engagements, tracking milestones.
• Deliver technical training and create training materials and documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights with global teams.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as trusted advisor in decision-making.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Applications Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for Advantest's V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems. In this role, you will work closely with customers and partners to deliver innovative test solutions, drive successful implementations, and influence business outcomes through technical excellence.

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 seamlessly into their test environments.
• Analyze complex customer requirements and provide expert guidance on performance, design optimization, test program development, and implementation strategies.
• Design and validate test solutions that align with customer business objectives.
• Identify and coordinate internal and external resources to deliver comprehensive customer solutions, ensuring timely and 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 the creation of training materials and documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights with global technical teams.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering value through technical expertise and becoming a trusted advisor in their decision‑making processes.

Technologies & Focus Areas

• Mobile SoC (System‑on‑Chip) technologies
• Semiconductor test systems and applications
• Test program development and conversion