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# Application Engineer - Silicon Photonics Automated Test Equipment mfd

- **Company:** Advantest Corp
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/application-engineer-silicon-photonics-automated-test-equipment-mfd-san-jose-ca--b2e47f71-eee1-4ae7-b2f4-f666f4b200e6

## About the Role

Photonics, Software Engineering, Test Equipment, Test Automation, Semiconductors, Debugging Skills, Testing, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Quality Assurance Methodology, Develop and Maintain Customers, * University Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

 * >3 years' experience in semiconductor test business
 * Proven experience in SoC testing for HPC and/or HSIO ASICs and/or Silicon Photonics (Preferred)
 * Demonstrated experience with Advantest V93000 / Smt8 (preferred) and/or similar tester platforms
 * Solid programming experience with C/C++ or Java
 * Strong communication and presentation skills
 * Proven experience to work in customer environment and customer facing attitude
 * Ability and motivation to work in project teams in a global environment
 * Ability to work with minimum supervision and to work under pressure
 * Driver license and willing to travel
 * Fluent English (mandatory) and German (preferred) language skills

## Description

* Integration of V93000 Semiconductor Test systems and services into customer's environment
 * Development, debug and optimization of SoC test solutions on V93000 ATE platform
 * Development of required customer specific test SW and HW such as test methods, libraries, load boards and probe cards
 * Consult customer test engineers during development, debug, correlation and ramp-up of customer products on V93000 based test solutions
 * Delivery of customer trainings and workshops
 * Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues
 * Collaboration with sales team to identify and enable new business opportunities
 * Implementation of benchmarks to promote benefits of V93000 ATE platform