Application Engineer - Senior

$102,300 - $158,100/Yr

Advantest - San Jose, CA

Part-time

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Application Engineer at Advantest, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to provide technical support for the Advantest 93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and develop applications for customers and partners. This role involves working closely with engineers, senior management, and sales to create effective sales and support strategies, ensuring the integration of Advantest products into customer environments, and delivering training and consultation materials.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineers, Senior Management and Sales to develop sales and support strategies.
• Focus during various stages of the sales process including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, benchmarks, competitive positioning, and implementation and execution.
• Integrate Advantest products and services into customer environments at the system/solutions level.
• Perform analysis of complex IC manufacturer customer requirements, providing expertise on performance, design, utilization, optimization, test program development/conversions, and implementation strategies.
• Design and develop Streaming Scan Network (SSN) Test Methods for both On-Chip and On-Tester compares.
• Accountable for the design, scoping, and technical validity of solutions to achieve customer business objectives.
• Generate project plans for complex projects and track project completion for technologies ranging from digital to high-speed SoC technologies.
• Create and deliver customer training classes and consultation materials.
• Communicate with customers regarding the completeness, repeatability, and accuracy of test programs, reviewing issues and proposing solutions as needed.
• Design evaluation boards and engineering/production load boards for testing, ensuring best practices are fulfilled with PCB designers.
• 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 into test methodologies, test fixture design and development, product yield improvement, and process quality controls, analyzing results and implementing solutions.
• Provide technical analysis of related product issues and participate in the resolution of any issues found.

Requirements

• Any BS Degree or equivalent from a fully accredited college or university or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) knowledge is strongly desired.
• Minimum 3-10 years of experience in electrical/wireless testing of SoC Integrated Circuits in a Test Engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge in both the SmarTest-7 and SmarTest-8 Test Method developments.
• Understanding of integrated device parameters, test philosophy, high-speed digital fundamentals, PA fundamentals, industry standard test methods, test equipment operation, capabilities, limitations, troubleshooting, 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 a 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 with analyzing the STDF datalog file and able to write a parser to read all records is a 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 detail, verbal communication and written skills, and ability to work with a highly diverse team-structured environment with a positive attitude is mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, team environment and escalate any critical issues to senior management.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in Advantest competitor tester platforms.
• Prior experiences and/or ability to write and present technical papers.
• Experience in coaching team members and Advantest customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $102,300 - $158,100 DOE.
• Opportunity for domestic and international travel to support customers.