Factory Applications Engineer (NEXTEST; San Jose, CA)

This Factory Applications position will play a key technical role within the Memory Test Division, supporting advanced memory customers and influencing the evolution of the Nextest test platform.

In this role, you will participate in customer-facing technical engagements, support complex device bring-up activities, and collaborate closely with engineering and product teams. You will help customers successfully introduce next-generation memory devices into production while contributing to platform features, methodologies, and best practices that scale across the business.

This role is ideal for an experienced memory test engineer who combines deep hands-on expertise with strong customer engagement skills and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Lead customer engagements and technical escalations for advanced memory devices, including device bring-up, characterization, and yield ramp.
• Develop and deploy robust test program methodologies, characterization flows, and correlation strategies for memory products such as DRAM, and NAND.
• Partner with Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management to provide customer-driven input into tester hardware and software roadmaps.
• Build technical demonstrations, documentation, and enablement materials to support customer evaluations and internal readiness.
• Support cross-functional alignment on feature requirements, system validation, and deployment strategies.
• Act as a trusted technical interface for global customers during evaluation, production ramp, and mass-production deployment.
• Drive timely resolution of critical customer issues through structured debug, root-cause analysis, and scalable corrective actions.

All About You We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BSEE or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in memory semiconductor ATE engineering
• Experience developing, debugging, and correlating memory test programs
• Understanding of wafer sort and final test methodologies
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for test applications
• Strong hardware and software debug capability
• Hands-on experience testing DRAM and NAND

Preferred Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience with Nextest Magnum and/or Advantest memory test platforms
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing test flows
• High-speed serial interface testing experience
• Exposure to emerging or next-generation memory technologies
• Experience supporting global customers and managing technical escalations
• Prior involvement in customer evaluations, pre-sales support, or platform assessments

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems independently
• Effective collaboration across engineering, product, and customer teams
• Ability to build trusted technical relationships internally and externally
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Other Requirements

• Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required, sometimes with short notice
• This is an on-site position (not remote) in San Jose, CA.

The base salary range for this role is $139,400 to 223,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne’s test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.