Advantest · 5 months ago
Manager, System Application Engineer
Advantest is seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of HPC account support strategies for 93k products. The ideal candidate will manage a team of application engineers to ensure customer support, test coverage, and time-to-market goals are met.
ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of application engineers in developing and deploying test programs for high-volume production with our customers
Generate project plans for projects and well manage the project schedule
Perform as a good communicator, listener and customer decision influencer
Define and execute test strategies and roadmaps aligned with product and business goals
Oversee test hardware (load boards, probe cards, interface hardware) and software development for 93k
Collaborate closely with customer, sales, BD/MKT, COE and R&D teams to define product strategies and ensure testability
Own and monitor KPIs related to test development and production quality
Ensure timely support for new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to high-volume manufacturing
Manage ATE infrastructure, tools, and vendor relationships
Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues
Lead hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for the test engineering team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in ATE test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as 93k, UFlex+/Eagle/J750, or similar
Proven expertise in test program development, debugging, and validation
Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, DFT techniques, and failure analysis
Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, Perl)
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience in managing teams across geographies is a plus
Preferred
Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ISO, JEDEC, or automotive (AEC-Q100) quality standards
Experience with PAC, mixed-signal or RF testing is a strong plus
Company
Advantest
Advantest manufactures and sells semiconductor and component test system products and mechatronics-related products.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Atsushi Fujita
Chief Financial Officer
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