Junior Application Engineer, Semiconductor ATE & Test Software

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection (Life, disability, &

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is seeking an entry-level Application Engineer to join the System Applications Engineering team in San Jose, CA. You will develop and debug test solutions for semiconductor devices using V93000 and SmarTest 8, while supporting test program bring-up and optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in EE/CE, 0–2 years of experience, and programming in Java/Python/C/C++. Travel up to 20% is expected as you collaborate with customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong fundamentals in electronics, digital systems, and programming.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Basic experience with laboratory test equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug semiconductor test solutions on V93000 / SmarTest 8.
• Support test program bring-up, conversion, characterization, and optimization.
• Develop test software using Java and scripting languages.
• Troubleshoot device, test-program, and hardware-interface issues.
• Use bench instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies for debug and characterization.
• Analyze test results and support improvements in test coverage and test time.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Document test solutions and technical findings.
• Travel up to 20% to customer and company sites.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Java

Python

C/C++

Lab equipment

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

V93000

SmarTest 8

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is seeking an entry-level Application Engineer to join the System Applications Engineering team in San Jose, CA. You will develop and debug test solutions for semiconductor devices using V93000 and SmarTest 8, while supporting test program bring-up and optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in EE/CE, 0–2 years of experience, and programming in Java/Python/C/C++. Travel up to 20% is expected as you collaborate with customers and engineering teams.