Application Engineer - Digital

Advantest

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor industries and current technologies
  • Hands-on skills in Java and Python programming
  • Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork proficiency
  • Self-disciplined, proactive, and highly motivated individual

Responsibilities

  • Develop ATE test programs using Java for SOC digital devices
  • Debug and resolve SmarTest SW issues for customers
  • Write scripts/tools in Perl/Python and implement AI solutions to enhance customer processes
  • Train customers on new software and hardware solutions from R&D
  • Gather and collaborate on customer requirements with R&D and external teams
  • Communicate Advantest's strengths and roadmap to customers while addressing technical challenges
  • Prepare and execute pre-sales activities including presentations and requirements analysis
  • Deploy new hardware and software products to customer sites supporting the 93k business

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and next-generation ATE solutions
  • Collaborative cross-functional international team environment
  • Opportunity to interact closely with customers and R&D
  • Engagement with innovative AI applications in testing
  • Flexibility with travel requirements (approximately 5%)
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Join the team that is working on next generation ATE (Automatic Testing Equipment) solutions and semiconductor devices, supporting customers in getting their digital test requirements turned into reality. You'll work on cutting-edge technology, working side by side with our customers in close collaboration with R&D and marketing in a cross-functional, international environment. This is an ideal position for a software or electrical engineer with a strong test engineering background, requiring both in depth knowledge of the V93000 system, as well as strong SW and AI skills for creating test programs and tooling to meet customer needs.

You have the drive to work in a challenging environment where requirements change daily and solutions must be quickly developed and delivered. You are a self-starter who can work independently on complex requirements, using your SW skills and V93000 knowledge to quickly deliver solutions. You are approachable and easy to work with, a good communicator with deep technical knowledge, and considered a role model by your peers.

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop ATE test programs (Java) for SOC digital devices on Advantest 93k testing platform.
  • Support customers on debugging and resolving SmarTest SW issues.
  • Write scripts/tools (perl/python) and adopt the latest AI solutions to assist customers in improving their process quality and time to market.
  • Train customers on new SW and HW solutions coming out of R&D and the Advantest Application Development Center.
  • Collect and collaborate with R&D and external teams on customer requirements to help develop next generation solutions.
  • Clearly communicate Advantest's strengths, solutions, and roadmap strategy to our customers, addressing technical challenges that arise on a daily basis.
  • Prepare and execute pre-sales activities such as customer presentations and paper benchmark projects, requirements analysis, competitive positioning activities, etc.
  • Push and roll out new products (hardware and software) at customer sites to support the 93k business.

Travel:

Approximately 5% travel to various customer and Advantest sites.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or foreign degree equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related
  • Good understanding of semiconductor industries and latest technologies
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills & good team player
  • Hands-on Java/Python programming skills
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
  • Proactive, self-disciplined and highly motivated

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):
  • Working experience in semiconductor industries, or related.
  • Understanding VLSI and semiconductor manufacturing process

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