Application Engineer

Advantest Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advantest America Inc., part of Advantest Corporation, seeks an Application Engineer with a strong background in electronics, SW development, and ATE testing. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and optimizing test solutions for high-performance devices using Advantest’s V93000 hardware and SmarTest 8 software.

Responsibilities include creating new test methodologies, debugging test programs, and collaborating with global teams to deliver robust results.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in IC test development or application development.
• Experience with V93K SMT8.
• Demonstrated experience with bench instruments.
• Strong leadership and team-player mindset.
• Willingness to travel ~20% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new test methodologies and solutions for customers’ devices on V93K.
• Convert and debug test programs and support hardware interface design for customer devices on V93K.
• Optimize test programs to reduce test time and increase fault coverage.
• Solve engineering and production problems for customers.
• Collaborate with application development teams, divisions, and field personnel for project implementation.
• Communicate with customers to ensure services meet requirements.
• Document all projects and intellectual property.
• Travel to various customer and Advantest sites (minimum 20%).

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

V93K SMT8

Bench instruments

Perl

Python

C/C++

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values

Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.

Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values

• I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
• N- Number One is Our Aspiration
• T- Trust is our Foundation
• E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
• G- Global is our Reach
• R- Respect is our Heart
• I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
• T- Teamwork is our Approach
• Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Job Description

We are looking for an Application Engineer (AE) with a solid background in electronics engineering, SW development and hands-on experience in ATE testing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), specifically utilizing Advantest's V93000 hardware and SmarTest 8 software. This role will be critical in developing, implementing, and optimizing test solutions for next-generation high performance devices.

Responsibilities include:

• Initiate and develop new test methodologies and solutions for customers’ devices on V93K.
• Convert and debug test program and support hardware interface design for customer’s device on V93K
• Optimize test program to reduce test time and increase fault coverage.
• Solve engineering and production problems for customers.
• Collaborate with colleagues from application development team, division, field personnel for project implementation
• Communicate with customers to ensure services delivered meet their requirements.
• Document all projects and intellectual
• Expect a minimum of 20% travel to various customer and Advantest sites (sometimes in short notice)

Requirements

• Master or bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years of industry experience in IC test development or application development.
• V93K SMT8 experience
• Demonstrated experience with bench instruments
• HW design knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong personal leadership & good team player
• Proactive, self-disciplined and highly motivated

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):

• Understanding VLSI and semiconductor manufacturing process
• Strong scripting skills in perl or python
• C/C++ experience is a plus

Benefits Overview

• Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
• 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
• Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
• Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
• Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.

All Locations

San Jose , California , United States

Field of Activity

Application Engineering

Salary Range

Bay Area Target Salary Range $104,680 - 161,780 DOE

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