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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Commodity Engineer - Interconnection Technologies (m­/­f­/­d) - **Company:** Advantest Europe GmbH - **Location:** Böblingen, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software Engineering, Network Switches, 5G NR - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://stellenmarkt.schwarzwaelder-bote.de/job/global-commodity-engineer-interconnection-technologies-m-f-d.1991230655.html ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep engineering knowledge of interconnection technologies with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working in global development environments., * Ability to work independently in a global, matrixed environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong time-management and ability to balance global priorities. * Strong initiative and influencing skills., You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates., * Bachelor's in Engineering. * 10+ years experience with interconnection technologies. * Experience working globally. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Engineering * Experience in the test and/or semiconductor industries. * Experience with spring probes. * Experience with optical interconnection systems. ## Description IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers. Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as, The Global Interconnection Technology Engineer is a key technical contributor within the Global Interconnect Commodity Team. The role works in close collaboration with local and global R&D organizations, Global Procurement, and strategic suppliers to jointly develop and execute interconnection technology and sourcing strategies for a highly complex product environment. The position is accountable for enabling and driving robust solutions across interconnection technologies (e.g., connectors, cable assemblies, harnesses, PCB interconnects) by aligning business requirements, technical roadmaps, and supply market capabilities. Rather than acting as a standalone expert, the Global Interconnection Technology Engineer orchestrates and supports cross-functional teams, ensuring that technology choices, supplier capabilities, and cost optimization initiatives are consistently assessed, aligned, and progressed across regions and business units. Through strong technical expertise and collaboration skills, the role ensures that interconnection strategies, supplier capability development, and cost improvement objectives are collectively defined, effectively implemented, and sustainably achieved., Technical Leadership * Drive the creation maintenance, and evolution of the global requirements matrix. * Support technical evaluation of supplier capabilities * Conduct technical deep dives on failure modes, reliability concerns and manufacturability issues. Commodity & Supplier Strategy * Partner with Global Procurement to develop & support commodity strategies and initiatives derived for interconnect technologies. * Lead technical assessments, capability audits and qualification of new and existing suppliers. * Ensure R&D groups have the required support from strategic suppliers. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Facilitate communication across global teams, including design reviews, supplier meetings, and procurement decision making. * Support R&D teams throughout the development cycle. * Understand the global mapping of relevant R&D teams and key engineers. Quality and Compliance * Work with quality teams to define required inspection criteria, test methods and qualification plans. * Investigate root causes of interconnect-related issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers and design teams. * Support Scouting, Developing & Qualifying new suppliers as per the business and strategical needs. ## Related Videos - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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