Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of HPC account support strategies for 93k products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ATE systems, test development, and engineering management, and will be responsible for managing a team of application engineers to ensure customer support, test coverage, and time-to-market goals are met.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage a team of application engineers in developing and deploying test programs for high-volume production with our customers.
- Generate project plans for projects and well manage the project schedule
- Perform as a good communicator, listener and customer decision influencer.
- Define and execute test strategies and roadmaps aligned with product and business goals.
- Oversee test hardware (load boards, probe cards, interface hardware) and software development for 93k.
- Collaborate closely with customer, sales, BD/MKT, COE and R&D teams to define product strategies and ensure testability.
- Own and monitor KPIs related to test development and production quality.
- Ensure timely support for new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to high-volume manufacturing.
- Manage ATE infrastructure, tools, and vendor relationships.
- Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues.
- Lead hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for the test engineering team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in ATE test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as 93k, UFlex+/Eagle/J750, or similar.
- Proven expertise in test program development, debugging, and validation.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, DFT techniques, and failure analysis.
- Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, Perl).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience in managing teams across geographies is a plus.
Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):
- Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ISO, JEDEC, or automotive (AEC-Q100) quality standards.
- Experience with PAC, mixed-signal or RF testing is a strong plus.
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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.
