Application Engineer (San Jose)

Job DescriptionJob OverviewAdvantest Interconnect Solutions (AIS) has a senior Applications Engineering position.Senior engineers are responsible for the design and development of ATE (automatic test equipment) test interface solutions.This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to experience the entire technical cycle from concept through validation, and the role of supporting our customer's demanding highspeed digital and RF test requirements.We are looking for engineers to develop new business opportunities for device interface sales by leveraging your hardware skills with our existing customer relationships, internal design and manufacturing capability, and our proven technologies.This is a customer facing role that relies on your deep technical skills and your ability to conceive a plan, develop a schedule, organize the resources to deliver on that plan and bring the customer along at every step.You will be working with a highly skilled cross functional team that will assist you and leverage your expertise.Responsibilities include:Translate customer test requirements into a hardware conceptUnderstand the tester instrumentation and DUT test requirements,Define and implement the combination of tester instruments and external circuitry to implement these on the PCBOwn schematic design and PCB layoutDefine PCB materials and layout rules for high speed and RF circuitsOwn prototype functional checkout and validation.Build productive relationships with internal and external business partnersJob RequirementsQualifications:3-5 years of ATE experience or similarExperience with SI/PI simulation, and measurement using VNA, TDR and spectrum analyzer equipmentStrong knowledge of digital and analog designThe preferred candidate will have experience with RF circuit and board designExperience with at least one ATE test platform such as Advantest-93kDemonstrate skill with schematic capture and layout tools, and high-speed layout practices.Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturingDemonstrate troubleshooting skillsAbility to work well in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsWork with minimum supervisionJob DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Research & Development