Application Engineer

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. seeks an Application Engineer to provide technical support for the Advantest 93000 Semiconductor Test System and develop customer applications.

You will work with cross-functional teams on requirements, demonstrations, benchmarks, and implementation strategies, integrating products into customer environments. The role emphasizes test program development for high-speed CMOS SoCs, collaboration with Sales, and delivering training materials while ensuring project plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MS preferred with ATE knowledge.
• 2–5 years in electrical/wireless testing of SoCs in a Test/Application Engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of SmarTest-7/8 test methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus.
• Understanding of high-speed digital fundamentals and test methodologies is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Advantest 93000 test systems and develop applications for customers.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams on requirements, demonstrations, benchmarks, and implementation strategies.
• Integrate Advantest products into customers’ environments and optimize test coverage and throughput.
• Design, debug, and implement test programs for high-speed digital/analog CMOS SoCs.
• Create customer training materials and document test programs with version control.

Skills

SmarTest-7

SmarTest-8

Test programming

CMOS SoC basics

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (ATE knowledge)

Tools

Advantest 93000 tester

Claude code

VS Code

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

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with cross functional teams and Sales todevelop sales and support strategies
• Focus 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from fully accredited college or university or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) knowledge is strongly desired.
• 2-5 years of experience in an electrical/wireless testing of SoC Integrated Circuits in a Test/Application Engineering role.
• Strong Technical Knowledge in both the SmarTest-7 and SmarTest-8 TestMethod Developments (Preferred)
• Working experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude code/VS code) is a plus
• Understanding of Integrated Device Parameters, Test Philosophy, High Speed Digital 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