Application Engineer - ATE Test

Advantest America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America in San Jose, California, is looking for a Senior Applications Engineer. You will provide technical leadership for semiconductor test systems, ensuring product integration, driving successful implementations, and delivering innovative solutions. Your role involves engaging with customers, analyzing complex requirements, and developing robust testing strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of HPC and SoC technologies, combined with exceptional communication skills to build strong relationships and deliver value.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in technical engagements throughout the sales and support lifecycle.
• Expertise in analyzing customer requirements for semiconductor test systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills for effective customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements through the sales and support lifecycle.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and integrate seamlessly.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide expert guidance.
• Design and validate test solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and coordinate resources for comprehensive customer solutions.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers and teams.
• Develop and manage project plans, tracking milestones.
• Deliver technical training and create training materials.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights.
• Build strong customer relationships with trusted technical expertise.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior 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

• HPC and High-speed SoC (System-on-Chip) technologies
• Semiconductor test systems and applications
• Test program development and conversion
• System-level integration and optimization