Production Solutions Software - Technical Pre/Post-Sales Engineer

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Income Protection

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Production Solutions Software - Technical Pre/Post-Sales Engineer to partner with customers, lead technical discussions, and translate capabilities into business value.

This role combines software and test equipment know-how to support our semiconductor customers. You will collaborate with R&D and field teams, support demos, deployments, and installations on the V93K platform, and help drive automation and yield improvements.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering, CS, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of engineering or production experience.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel within or outside US.

Responsibilities

• Become a key strategic partner for customers and provide technical leadership.
• Uncover customer challenges and goals (e.g., automation, yield, power, time-to-market).
• Translate Advantest capabilities to customer outcomes.
• Lead the customer engagement during pre-sales, demos, value positioning, implementation, installation.
• Lead a cross-functional team through requirements discovery, solution design, code development, on-site integration & support.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Services Sales, and local Account teams.
• Share new product knowledge with key stakeholders.
• Provide software installation, upgrades, integration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Product responsibilities include Production software on Advantest V93K testers.

Skills

C++

Python

Qt

SQL databases

Linux

SmarTest

Education

BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

BSCS

Tools

SmarTest tester OS

Production APIs

Job description

Production Solutions Software - Technical Pre/Post-Sales Engineer

#9122

San Jose, California, United States

About Advantest

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:
Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Become a key strategic partner for customers and provide technical leadership.
• Uncover customer challenges and goals (e.g., enabling automation, improving yield, reducing power consumption, shortening TTM).
• Translate Advantest technical capabilities and advantages to customer’s business outcomes.
• Lead the customer engagement during various phases of the sales process: Technical pre-sales, demos, value positioning, implementation, installation.
• Lead a cross-functional team through the solutions life cycle: Requirements discovery, solution design, code development, on-site integration & support.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Services Sales team, and local Account teams.
• Share new product knowledge with key stakeholders.
• Provide software installation, upgrades, integration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Product responsibilities include Production software on Advantest V93K testers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Science (BSCS), or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in engineering or production disciplines.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel within or outside US.

Software Skills:

• Software development experience in C++, Python, Qt, SQL databases
• Linux system administration & development environment including Linux shell commands, scripts, and networking, rpm installation/creation, etc.
• Advantest’s SmarTest tester operating system and Production APIs.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Semiconductor test industry knowledge.
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) tester platforms preferably on Advantest V93000 (V93K) tester.

Benefits Overview

• Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
• 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
• Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
• Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
• Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.

All Locations

San Jose , California , United States

Field of Activity

Application Engineering

Salary Range

Bay Area Target Salary Range $133,550 - $206,400 DEO

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement
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