The Role
The Senior Applications Engineer provides technical leadership and support for semiconductor test systems, ensuring solutions meet customer needs and integrating seamlessly into environments. Responsibilities include project management, technical training, customer engagement, and staying updated on technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Summary & Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Applications Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for Advantest’s V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems. In this role, you will work closely with customers and partners to deliver innovative test solutions, drive successful implementations, and influence business outcomes through technical excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical engagements throughout the sales and support lifecycle, including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, competitive benchmarking, and solution implementation.
- Ensure Advantest products meet customer specifications and integrate seamlessly into their test environments.
- Analyze complex customer requirements and provide expert guidance on performance, design optimization, test program development, and implementation strategies.
- Design and validate test solutions that align with customer business objectives.
- Identify and coordinate internal and external resources to deliver comprehensive customer solutions, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers and Advantest’s field and factory teams, representing customer needs and feedback.
- Develop and manage project plans for complex engagements, tracking milestones and deliverables.
- Deliver technical training and consultation to customers, including the creation of training materials and documentation.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights with global technical teams.
- Build strong customer relationships by delivering value through technical expertise and becoming a trusted advisor in their decision-making processes.
Technologies & Focus Areas:
- HPC and High-speed SoC (System-on-Chip) technologies
- Semiconductor test systems and applications
- Test program development and conversion
- System-level integration and optimization
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor testing.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of semiconductor devices and proven debugging skills for test programs.
- Proficiency in Java programming and working knowledge of Linux environments.
- Ability to quickly learn and develop test programs using high-level APIs in Java or C++.
- Experience with V93000 SmarTest 7 and SmarTest 8 platforms is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and Python is a plus.
- Knowledge of SoC, HPC, and High-Speed I/O device testing is desirable.
- Hands-on experience with the V93000 platform is preferred.
- Project & Communication Skills:
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven, team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude are essential.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor testing
- Strong understanding of semiconductor devices and proven debugging skills for test programs
- Proficiency in Java programming
- Working knowledge of Linux environments
- Experience with V93000 SmarTest 7 and SmarTest 8 platforms
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and Python
- Hands-on experience with the V93000 platform
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
For over a half-century, Advantest has been designing innovative electronic measuring equipment and semiconductor test systems essential to the development and manufacture of advanced computer and telecommunications products. On April 1, 2012, Advantest completed its integration of Verigy Ltd. Additional Information about Advantest can be found at www.advantest.com.
