We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Application Engineer to join our System Applications Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), semiconductor testing, software development, and hands-on electronics.
You will work with experienced engineers to develop, debug, and optimize test solutions using Advantest V93000 and SmarTest 8, while supporting next-generation semiconductor devices and customer applications.
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.
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.
Preferred
- Exposure to V93000 / SmarTest 8 or other ATE platforms.
- Knowledge of IC testing, VLSI, DFT/scan, or semiconductor manufacturing.
- Experience with Java and Python.
- Basic PCB or hardware-interface knowledge.
Ideal Candidate: A hands-on, curious engineer with strong electronics and programming fundamentals who is excited to build expertise in semiconductor ATE test development and V93000/SmarTest 8.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 0-2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong fundamentals in electronics and digital systems
- Programming experience in Java, Python, C, C++, or similar languages
- Basic experience with laboratory test equipment
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn
- Exposure to V93000, SmarTest 8, or other ATE platforms
- Knowledge of IC testing, VLSI, DFT/scan, or semiconductor manufacturing
- Experience with Java and Python
- Basic PCB or hardware-interface knowledge
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.
