Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Advantest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Advantest to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The Advantest Way - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Advantest, we celebrate and support the needs of our employees regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sex and sexual orientation. DE&I at Advantest is more than words to us, they are the Advantest Way.

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.

• Work closely with Engineers, Senior Management and Sales to develop sales and support strategies
• Focus during varies of the sales process range from: including requirements analysis, feature demonstrations, benchmarks, competitive positioning, and implementation and execution.
• 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.
• Generate project plans for complex projects and track project completion for the technologies range from digital and high-speed SoC technologies.
• Create and deliver customer training classes and consultation materials.
• Communicate with customers relative to the completeness, repeatability, and accuracy of test programs. Review apparent issues and propose solutions as needed;
• Design Evaluation boards, Engineering and Production Load board for test and work with PCB designer to ensure all the best practices has been fulfilled
• 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 as to test methodologies, test fixture design and development, product yield improvement, process quality controls, etc. Analyze experiment results and initiate / implement solutions;
• Provide technical analysis of related product issue and participate in the resolution of any issues found;

• Approximately 25% travel to various customer and Advantest sites

Requirements

• Any Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from fully accredited college or university or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Electronics with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) knowledge is strongly desired.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in an electrical/wireless testing of SoC Integrated Circuits in a Test Engineering role.
• V93000 ATE test engineering experience
• Knowledge and experience on test program development for the V93000 using SmarTest 7 or SmarTest 8 and Test Method coding
• 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 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, signal generators, Spectrum Analyzer (PSA), VNA, and power meters etc.).
• Qualified in Data Analysis in support of Characterization Reports and Yield Reporting tools such as Excel, VBA, JMP, Galaxy, or Data Conductor is a plus
• Familiar to Analyze the STDF datalog file and able to write parser to read all records is 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 details, verbal communication and written skill sets, and ability to work with a highly diverse team-structured environment with positive attitude is mandatory
• Ability to work in a fast paced, project oriented, team environment and escalate any critical issues to the senior management.
• Travel is required and able to travel domestically and internationally to support our customers with very short notice.

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