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Advantest · 4 months ago

Applications Engineering Manager

San Jose, CA, 95134, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world’s largest provider of automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry. The Applications Engineer Manager position delivers technical expertise for Performance Digital SOC device testing solutions, providing support for both pre-sales and post-sales assessment of customer needs while leading a team of applications engineers.

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of applications engineers supporting Advantest V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems

Provide strategic and hands-on technical guidance across hardware design, software test libraries, and system integration

Create and manage project plans for complex engineering engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery

Serve as the technical lead for key customer accounts, particularly in High Performance Computing and AI sectors

Collaborate with customers to analyze requirements, demonstrate features, conduct benchmarks, and implement tailored solutions

Deliver customer training and consulting services, including pre-sales support and post-sales implementation

Ensure Advantest products and services are successfully integrated into customer environments at the system/solution level

Validate product functionality against specifications and oversee test interface board (load board) design and verification

Analyze complex IC test requirements, offering expertise in performance optimization, test program development, and implementation strategies

Focus on digital, mixed-signal, and RF technologies to solve engineering challenges and deliver innovative solutions

Represent customer needs to internal teams and influence product development based on field insights

Coordinate with R&D, marketing, and global teams to align technical solutions with business objectives

Identify and manage resources required for solution delivery, tracking commitments and outcomes

Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights across the organization to foster continuous improvement

Build deep technical relationships with customers, becoming a trusted advisor and influencing their decision-making processes

Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication, technical excellence, and consistent delivery of value

Qualification

V93000 system expertiseTest program developmentPerformance optimizationSystem integrationCustomer engagementCustomer advocacyTeam leadershipCross-functional collaboration