Application Engineer

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 an application engineer who will deliver technical expertise for digital, mixed-signal, analog and RF IC device testing solution implementation to customer based on Advantest 93K products and services. They will provide support for both pre-sales and post-sales assessment of customer needs as well as quick implementation/execution of the solution. 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 skills for writing test programs and tooling to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership and support in the sales and support of Advantest V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and Applications for a specific customer or wherever business needs dictate.
• Requires RF technology skills in fields like Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n, 5G, 802.15.4, mmWave, WiGig, or Radar
• Familiar with Rx and Tx Test Methodology, Test Library with DEVM, Carrier Frequency Stability, EDR Frequency Error and Modulation Characteristics.
• Ability to design hardware for RF devices and having knowledge of RF Matching and De-embedding is a plus
• Ensures the product functions per specifications.
• 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.
• Focus for technical topics is on mixed signal and RF technologies, digital and DC testing
• Solves problems of limited scope and complexity
• Travel: Approximately 25% travel to various customer and Advantest sites.