Application Engineer

Advantest America
United States, California, San Jose
3061 Zanker Road (Show on map)
Oct 18, 2025
Company Overview 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: Innovation is our Lifeblood Number One is Our Aspiration Trust is our Foundation Empowerment is Our Motivation Global is our Reach Respect is our Heart Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment Teamwork is our Approach Yes is Our Attitude 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: 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. Develop ATE test programs (java) for digital and RF devices on the V93000 platform. Support customers on debugging and resolving SmarTest SW and Test Program issues. Provide RF technology technical software and hardware solutions in fields like Bluetooth, WiFi802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 5G, 4, UWB, and mmWave. Ability to assist in the design of hardware for testing RF devices; having knowledge of RF Matching and De-embedding is a plus Ensures the product functions per specifications. 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 Create project plans for complex projects and track project completion Represent customer's needs of their assigned business segment to field or factory Focus for technical topics is on RF technologies Works on system/application engineering assignments with clearly defined objectives Travel: Up to 10% travel to various customer and Advantest sites