Application Engineer - Digital

Advantest America; Rheba (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America, located in California, seeks a software or electrical engineer to work on next generation ATE solutions. You will collaborate closely with customers and R&D to create innovative testing programs using the V93000 system. This challenging role demands strong software and AI skills along with a background in test engineering.

The position also involves training customers on new products and addressing technical challenges. Join us for a chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in test engineering and developing ATE test programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test programs for SOC digital devices on Advantest 93k testing platform.
• Support customers with debugging SmarTest SW issues.
• Write scripts/tools to improve process quality using AI solutions.
• Train customers on new software and hardware solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D and external teams to develop solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of V93000 system

SW and AI skills

Java programming

Debugging skills

Perl/Python scripting

Job description

Job Description:

Join the team that is working on next generation ATE (Automatic Testing Equipment) solutions and semiconductor devices, supporting customers in getting their digital test requirements turned into reality. You'll work on cutting-edge technology, working side by side with our customers in close collaboration with R&D and marketing in a cross-functional, international environment. This is an ideal position for a software or electrical engineer with a strong test engineering background, requiring both in depth knowledge of the V93000 system, as well as strong SW and AI skills for creating test programs and tooling to meet customer needs.

You have the drive to work in a challenging environment where requirements change daily and solutions must be quickly developed and delivered. You are a self-starter who can work independently on complex requirements, using your SW skills and V93000 knowledge to quickly deliver solutions. You are approachable and easy to work with, a good communicator with deep technical knowledge, and considered a role model by your peers.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop ATE test programs (Java) for SOC digital devices on Advantest 93k testing platform.
• Support customers on debugging and resolving SmarTest SW issues.
• Write scripts/tools (perl/python) and adopt the latest AI solutions to assist customers in improving their process quality and time to market.
• Train customers on new SW and HW solutions coming out of R&D and the Advantest Application Development Center.
• Collect and collaborate with R&D and external teams on customer requirements to help develop next generation solutions.
• Clearly communicate Advantest's strengths, solutions, and roadmap strategy to our customers, addressing technical challenges that arise on a daily basis.
• Prepare and execute pre-sales activities such as customer presentations and paper benchmark projects, requirements analysis, competitive positioning activities, etc.
• Push and roll out new products (hardware and software) at customer sites to support the 93k business.

Travel:

Approximately 5% travel to various customer and Advantest sites.