Senior Product Manager

Advantest; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision options

Life, disability, and accident ins.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is seeking a highly technical Senior Product Manager to own the HPC Burn-In Systems portfolio. You will act as the product owner, driving customer engagement, requirements, growth, and lifecycle execution.

Ideal for a senior semiconductor test professional transitioning to product leadership. Onsite in Lake Forest, CA, with ~10+ years in the field and MBA (preferred). You will lead architecture decisions, collaborate with engineering and operations, and guide pricing and

Qualifications

• 7+ years semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong background in semiconductor test, SLT, or burn-in.
• MBA completed or in progress is a plus.
• Onsite work in Lake Forest, CA.

Responsibilities

• Own overall success, growth, profitability, and customer adoption of HPC Burn-In Systems.
• Serve as primary customer-facing SME for the product line.
• Translate customer requirements into product priorities and roadmaps.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, manufacturing, service and sales.
• Lead product architecture discussions and cost/schedule tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with teams on cost reduction, sourcing, and margin improvements.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform positioning and pricing.
• Support customer engagements, launches, opportunities and executive reviews.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior product management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional coordination

Market analysis

Requirements gathering

Strategic planning

Cost optimization

Technical acumen in ATE/SLT

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

ATE

SLT

Burn-in systems

PCB/board bring up

Thermal management systems

Electrical design fundamentals

Job description

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

Senior Product Manager

Advantest Test Solutions (ATS) is seeking a highly technical Senior Product Manager to own its HPC Burn-In Systems product portfolio. The successful candidate will serve as the primary product owner internally and externally, driving customer engagement, product requirements, business growth, and product lifecycle execution. This role is ideal for a senior semiconductor test, SLT, or burn-in engineer with approximately 10+ years of industry experience who is looking to leverage deep technical expertise while transitioning into product management and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall success, growth, profitability, and customer adoption of the HPC Burn-In Systems product family.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative and technical subject matter expert for the product line.
• Gather customer requirements and translate them into product priorities and development plans.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, manufacturing, service, and sales organizations.
• Lead product architecture discussions and drive performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule tradeoff decisions.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to manage product cost, margin improvement, sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to support product positioning, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Support key customer engagements, product launches, strategic opportunities, and executive reviews.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong technical background in semiconductor test, System Level Test (SLT), burn-in, reliability, or related technologies.
• MBA completed or in progress is a plus.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Lake Forest, CA.

Technical Expertise

Strong experience in many of the following areas:

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test program development, and test vector debug
• System Level Test (SLT), burn-in systems, semiconductor qualification, and reliability testing
• PCB/board bring up, connectors, embedded and bare metal tests.
• Voltage acceleration, thermal acceleration, device characterization, and failure analysis
• Air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and two-phase thermal management systems
• High-power thermal solutions for AI, HPC, GPU, and accelerator devices
• Burn-in board fundamentals, sockets, contactors, and associated device interface technologies
• Power delivery, high-current device interfaces, signal integrity, and electrical design fundamentals
• Semiconductor packaging, advanced interconnect technologies, and manufacturing test flows

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

Lake Forest , California , United States

Field of Activity

Marketing

Salary Range

$140k - $185k (depending on experience)

EEO Statement

EEO Statement
Advantest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Advantest to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The Advantest Way - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Advantest, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We are continuing to build a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging through our DE&I programs & initiatives. We strive to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace to enable us to attract and retain candidates that feel a sense of purpose and empowerment. Our commitment to DE&I is unwavering and we are steadfast in our mission to continuously foster an environment of respect, trust and transparency. We value diversity and inclusion and believe employees of all backgrounds contribute to our ongoing success. At Advantest, we celebrate and support the needs of our employees regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sex and sexual orientation. DE&I at Advantest is more than words to us, they are the Advantest Way.

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