Application Engineer

Application Engineer

As an Application Engineer, you will be working with a dynamic team to provide technical support for the Advantest 93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and developing applications for our customers and partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with cross functional teams and Sales to develop sales and support strategies
• Focus varies of the sales process range from: including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, benchmarks, competitive positioning, and implementation and execution.
• Integrates Advantest products and services (at the system/solutions level) into customer's environment.
• Perform analysis of complex IC manufacturer customer requirements providing expertise on topics such as: Performance, Design, Utilization, Optimization, test program development/conversions and Implementation Strategies.
• Accountable for the design, scoping, and technical validity of the solution to achieve the customer's business objectives.
• Generate project plans for complex projects and track project completion for the technologies range from digital and high-speed SoC technologies.
• Create and deliver customer training classes and consultation materials.
• Communicate with customers relative to the completeness, repeatability, and accuracy of test programs. Review apparent issues and propose solutions as needed;
• Design Evaluation boards, Engineering and Production Load board for test and work with PCB designer to ensure all the best practices has been fulfilled
• Define, develop, debug, and implement all major elements of electrical test programs for specific device types utilizing high-speed ATE and compliant test methodologies;
• Conduct experimental investigations as to test methodologies, test fixture design and development, product yield improvement, process quality controls, etc. Analyze experiment results and initiate / implement solutions;
• Provide technical analysis of related product issue and participate in the resolution of any issues found;
• Optimize test coverage, throughput, and test cost for high-volume production.
• Support production test transfers to offshore manufacturing sites and test subcontractors.
• Ensure test documentation, including program version control, procedures, and reports, is maintained.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from fully accredited college or university or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) knowledge is strongly desired.
• 2-5 years of experience in an electrical/wireless testing of SoC Integrated Circuits in a Test/Application Engineering role.
• Strong Technical Knowledge in both the SmarTest-7 and SmarTest-8 TestMethod Developments (Preferred)
• Working experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude code/VS code) is a plus
• Understanding of Integrated Device Parameters, Test Philosophy, High Speed Digital fundamentals, industry standard test methods, test equipment operation, capabilities, limitations, trouble-shooting, and automation is critical for success
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of methodology for digital and analog CMOS SoC integrated devices. Strong test programming and debug experience in Advantest 93000 tester is must
• Skill in ATE architecture and Test Hardware Design and Debugging, Schematic Capture and PCB layout are must.
• Knowledge of proper and effective use of lab test equipment. (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and signal generators, etc.).
• Qualified in Data Analysis in support of Characterization Reports and Yield Reporting tools such as Excel, VBA, or Analyzing Data Logs is a plus
• Familiar to Analyze the STDF datalog file and able to write parser to read all records is plus.
• Knowledge in thermal management technologies and methodologies is plus.
• Prior experience in coordinating complex projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Competency in Computer programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and scripting languages (PERL, Python and Shell) in Linux OS.
• Strong attention to details, verbal communication and written skill sets, and ability to work with a highly diverse team-structured environment with positive attitude is mandatory
• Ability to work in a fast paced, project oriented, team environment and escalate any critical issues to the senior management.
• Travel is required and able to travel domestically and internationally to support our customers with very short notice.

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):

• Knowledge in Advantest competitor Tester platforms
• Prior experiences and/or able to write and present technical papers
• Experience in coaching team members and Advantest customers
• Experience with SSN, PCIe.
• Understanding of DFT (Design for Test), BIST, and scan-chain techniques.