Application Engineer

advantestcareers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest is seeking an Application Engineer with strong electronics, software development, and hands-on ATE experience. You will work with V93K hardware and SmarTest 8 software to create, implement, and optimize test solutions for next‑gen high-performance devices.

The role requires developing test methodologies, debugging test programs, and collaborating with global teams. Expect ~20% travel to customer and Advantest sites.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in IC test development or application development.
• V93K SMT8 experience.
• Proven Java programming skills.
• Demonstrated experience with bench instruments.
• HW design knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new test methodologies and solutions 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 team, division, and field personnel for project implementation.
• Communicate with customers to ensure services meet requirements.
• Document projects and intellectual property.
• Expect a minimum of 20% travel to various customer and Advantest sites.

Skills

Java programming

Bench instruments

Leadership

Perl or Python scripting

C/C++

Education

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

Tools

V93K SMT8

SmarTest 8

HW design tools

Job description

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


• Proven java programming skills


• 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