Lead Application Engineer

2 weeks ago

San Jose, CA, United States Advantest America Full time

About Advantest

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values

  • Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
  • Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.
  • Core Values:

I- Innovation is our Lifeblood

N- Number One is Our Aspiration

T- Trust is our Foundation

E- Empowerment is Our Motivation

G- Global is our Reach

R- Respect is our Heart

I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment

T- Teamwork is our Approach

Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.


Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Application Engineer to join Advantest to develop cutting-edge test solutions across the entire test ecosystem including wafer test, package test, and system level test. This role is tailored for a deeply technical individual with advanced knowledge of test solutions of entire integrated test cells and hands-on expertise with sophisticated test equipment like the Advantest V93000, engineering handlers, load boards, probe cards, and exceptional customer-facing capabilities. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, delivering high-performance test solutions on the Advantest V93000 platform as well as other leading Advantest products.

This is a high-impact opportunity to define Advantest's application engineering strategy and contribute to test innovation at the highest technical level. Join us to shape the future of semiconductor testing with creativity, technical depth, and global collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & System Strategy:

  • Translate customer requirements into optimized test solutions.
  • Architect, develop, and debug test programs for complex devices
  • Guide ATE system configuration, load board and probe card design, and test interface integration.
  • Provide roadmap feedback and contribute to technical direction in collaboration with R&D and marketing teams.

Application & Customer Engagement:

  • Act as a principal technical contact for pre- and post-collaboration engagements.
  • Support customer/partner installations, test program bring-up, and correlation activities.
  • Work closely with engineering teams across Europe, Asia, and North America.
  • Conduct customer demos, and technical deep-dives.

Product & Solution Development:

  • Deliver complete test solutions.
  • Develop test programs.
  • Understand and analyze load board schematics and test interface topologies.
  • Ability to run correlations and utilize important data analysis skills

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