Jobs at Advantest

Leads global Human Capital transformation and other cross-business projects from business case development through implementation and stabilization. Responsibilities include planning resources and budgets, defining target operating models, evaluating solutions, managing stakeholders, leading project teams, driving change management, communicating progress, and securing project signoff. The role requires strong project management, leadership, collaboration, business process, change management, and global communication skills.

Develop and maintain Java and C++ test methods for digital and mixed-signal semiconductor devices on the Advantest V93000 platform. Support customers with SmarTest debugging, production test challenges, technical training, documentation, presentations, pre-sales, NPI, benchmarks, and competitive evaluations. Collaborate globally with R&D, COE, Sales, Marketing, and SAE teams to deliver scalable solutions for HPC, AI, high-speed, and high-power applications.

Designs and leads production-grade test automation for complex digital and mixed-signal engineering and production environments. Builds CI/CD pipelines, hardware and instrument integrations, AI-assisted workflows, validation gates, observability, diagnostics, recovery processes, and reproducible containerized execution environments. Establishes reliable release criteria and mentors engineers while ensuring automation produces traceable, evidence-based results.

Deploys and optimizes semiconductor EDA-to-ATE conversion flows using Velocity and related tools. Responsibilities include developing STIL, WGL, EVCD, IJTAG, and SSN conversion methodologies; supporting Advantest platforms; debugging timing, protocol, and pattern issues; creating Python and Java automation utilities; applying AI-assisted diagnostics; collaborating with customer and internal engineering teams; and delivering training and technical workshops.

Deploys and integrates the Velocity test automation platform within semiconductor customers’ DFT, design verification, and production test environments. Troubleshoots test patterns, timing, pin mapping, simulations, conversions, and ATE execution; analyzes logs and test results; supports silicon bring-up and production ramps; and collaborates with software engineering on fixes. Provides demonstrations, training, documentation, and technical workshops while identifying opportunities for AI-assisted automation and debug. Requires regular customer-site travel.

Develop a Java-based desktop IDE, coordination server, and relational data backend for a semiconductor test engineering DSL. Responsibilities include architecture, data modeling, versioning, synchronization, language editing and validation, debugging, automated testing, and platform quality. Collaborate with international engineering teams and domain experts to build a reliable, extensible development environment.

Develop a Java-based desktop IDE, coordination server, and relational data backend for a semiconductor test engineering DSL. Responsibilities include desktop UI development, data modeling, client-server synchronization, language editing and validation, architecture, debugging, automated testing, and platform quality. The role involves shaping a modular development environment and collaborating with international engineering teams and domain experts.

Leads the ASV Test & Release organization, managing Release Managers and test engineers while defining testing, release, automation, and delivery strategies. Coordinates software releases, patches, hotfixes, customer deliveries, validation coverage, and release readiness. Drives continuous improvement, quality metrics, stakeholder collaboration, and organizational development. Provides hands-on technical support and serves as the escalation point for release-critical issues and delivery risks.

Leads global software engineering organizations developing semiconductor test-platform software across equipment control, handlers, thermal systems, factory automation, production data, and system integration. Oversees technical strategy, architecture, delivery, validation, release readiness, customer deployments, and cross-functional execution. The role is highly hands-on, with approximately 50% dedicated to coding, debugging, and solving complex hardware-software integration issues. Responsibilities also include managing managers and technical leaders, mentoring, performance reviews, succession planning, and adopting AI-assisted engineering practices.

Owns the full lifecycle of semiconductor device-handling products, including customer requirements, product specifications, design support, prototyping, validation, failure analysis, NPI, commercialization, and post-sales support. The role analyzes equipment performance, supports installation and troubleshooting, trains field teams, leads improvement initiatives, and coordinates global cross-functional projects. Regular domestic and international customer travel, flexible hours, and physical work around machinery are required.

Serves as the principal legal expert for global trade compliance, U.S. export controls, sanctions, customs, and related regulations. Advises executives and business teams on transactions, technology transfers, licensing, classifications, restricted parties, and compliance risks. Leads program enhancements, training, investigations, audits, disclosures, government engagement, and outside counsel coordination across global operations.

Develop Java-based ATE test programs for SOC digital devices on the Advantest V93000 platform. Support customers with SmarTest software debugging, create Python and Perl tools, apply AI solutions, train customers, collaborate with R&D, support pre-sales activities, and deploy hardware and software at customer sites. The role requires strong semiconductor test engineering, programming, communication, and customer-facing skills, with approximately 5% travel.

Leads SMT process development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement for complex PCB assemblies. Owns process stability, yield, throughput, quality, equipment qualification, and manufacturing standards at the Fremont facility. Supports new product introductions, prototypes, production ramps, audits, and global process harmonization with Taiwan operations. Provides technical leadership and mentoring while applying Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, root-cause analysis, and automation strategies.

Supports semiconductor test systems and software by assisting with troubleshooting, testing, installation, configuration, data collection, log analysis, validation, documentation, and basic automation. Develops Python and Java utilities under engineering guidance, applies electronics knowledge to test equipment and components, and collaborates with engineering, applications, service, and customer-support teams.

Leads cross-functional engineering and manufacturing programs from planning through delivery. Manages schedules, budgets, customer communication, contracts, operational readiness, quality, cost, delivery performance, engineering changes, RMAs, and issue resolution. Coordinates internal and external teams, mitigates risks, supports program launches, resolves business issues, and drives customer satisfaction and revenue achievement.

Manages application engineering support for a key European customer account. Responsibilities include account strategy execution, customer and product-unit relationship management, escalations, activity reporting, and team leadership. The manager sets objectives, develops engineers, coordinates communication, and supports technical discussions involving test-fixture development, test-program development, debugging, and production qualification. The role requires customer-facing leadership, project management, complex-situation analysis, strong communication, and extensive international travel.

Hands-on Principal Software Engineer responsible for architecting, developing, integrating, testing, and debugging software for semiconductor test platforms. The role involves C#/.NET, Python, distributed systems, APIs, messaging, data services, equipment drivers, firmware and hardware integration, secure platform services, and test orchestration. The engineer will lead architecture through production deployment, troubleshoot system-level issues, work with customers and global teams, mentor engineers, and conduct design and code reviews while remaining deeply involved in coding.

Design and develop analog and mixed-signal ASICs for high-precision voltage and current source applications in automated test equipment. Responsibilities include defining ASIC concepts and specifications, simulating and optimizing analog circuits, performing laboratory prototype bring-up and characterization, and developing basic software for automated measurements. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines and supports delivery from initial concept through silicon integration.

Drives quality improvements across semiconductor test-system production, field operations, suppliers, and customers. Responsibilities include failure analysis, issue trend analysis using Power BI, MRB participation, root-cause investigations, CAPA, FMEA, process and design reviews, and effectiveness verification. The role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Operations, and Program Management teams to resolve recurring defects and improve processes, documentation, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, and debugs software for semiconductor test platforms, including SLT, Burn-In, and HPC systems. Builds applications, SDKs, drivers, APIs, messaging services, data pipelines, and equipment-control software. Integrates software with hardware, firmware, instrumentation, and thermal systems; supports secure on-premises services and production deployment. Leads architecture, code reviews, customer integration, and technical mentoring while remaining highly hands-on.