The Role
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.
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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:
- Analog Device and Power Device technologies
- Semiconductor test systems and applications
- Test program development and conversion
- System-level integration and optimization
- Production device deployment
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 8 platforms is a strong plus.
- Experience with AI-Tools such as Microsoft- or GitHub-Copilot is a plus.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and Python is a plus.
- Knowledge of Analog and Power devices 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 degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with the Advantest V93000 platform
- Understanding of wafer sort methodologies, KGD, and production test flows
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python or Perl scripting, and C or C++
- Understanding of test quality metrics including correlation, CP, and CPK, plus related data analysis
- Personal leadership, ownership mindset, and effective teamwork
- Project execution and coordination skills
- Experience or exposure to pre-sales activities or technical customer leadership
- Working knowledge of MBIST, Logic BIST, Scan over PCIe, eFuse, and iJTAG
- Hands-on experience with SmarTest 8, preferably one year or more
- Strong expertise in 93k digital testing, including vector debug, shmoo analysis, pin margining, and timing debug
- Experience writing test-time-efficient programs for high-volume production
- Familiarity with multi-core CPU, AI, or server device test methodologies
- Experience with high-power device testing, power delivery networks, and related challenges
- Willingness to travel 5–10% when requested
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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.
