Application Engineer - Digital

Advantest America; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Richardson, Texas, is seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead a team focusing on developing and optimizing account support strategies. The role involves defining test strategies, managing projects, and ensuring alignment with product goals while overseeing a team responsible for test coverage and customer support. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in ATE systems and engineering management, fostering team development and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ATE systems and test development.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong background in engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of application engineers.
• Define and execute test strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee test hardware and software development.
• Ensure timely support for new product introductions.

Skills

ATE systems knowledge

Test development

Engineering management

Strong communication

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of Power, Analog and Converter "PAC" account support strategies for 93k products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ATE systems, test development, and engineering management, and will be responsible for managing a team of application engineers to ensure customer support, test coverage, and time-to-market goals are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a team of application engineers in developing and deploying test programs for a variety of products in the field of Power, Analog, Converters and mixed signal with our customers.
• Generate project plans for projects and manage the project schedule well.
• Perform as a good communicator, listener and customer decision influencer.
• Define and execute test strategies and roadmaps aligned with product and business goals.
• Oversee test hardware (load boards, probe cards, interface hardware) and software development for 93k.
• Collaborate closely with customer, sales, BD/MKT, COE and R&D teams to define product strategies and ensure testability.
• Own and monitor KPIs related to test development and production quality.
• Ensure timely support for new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to high-volume manufacturing.
• Manage ATE infrastructure, tools, and vendor relationships.
• Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues.
• Lead hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for the test engineering team.