Advantest
Posted 2w ago

Factory Automation - Software Development and Sales Support Engineer

Advantest
Chandler or Austin
$96k-$148k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • developing solutions
  • leading engagements
  • translating capabilities
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Computer science, or equivalent
  • 5–10 years of engineering or production experience
  • Technical sales/support
  • Semiconductor test
  • Software development, and project integration travel
Technical tools mentioned
C++QtTcl/TkPythonPerlJavaSQLLinuxSECS/GEMAutomatic Test Equipment (ATE)Advantest V93000V93KSmarTestV93K Production APIs

Job description

About Advantest


Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:
Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop SECS/GEM Factory Automation solutions.
  • Lead the customer engagement with a cross-functional team during various phases of the:
    • Solutions life cycle: Requirements discovery, solution design, code development, on-site integration & support.
    • Sales process: Technical pre-sales, demos, value positioning, implementation, and installation.

Advanced Responsibilities:

  • Uncover customer challenges and goals (e.g., enabling automation, improving yield, reducing power consumption, shortening TTM.
  • Translate Advantest technical capabilities and advantages to customer’s business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Services Sales team, and local account teams.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Science (BSCS), or equivalent.
  • 5-10 years of experience in engineering or production disciplines.
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, communication skills, & technical sales / support experience.
  • Travel within or outside US for project integration.

Industry Skills Required:

  • Semiconductor test industry knowledge including SECS/GEM factory automation.
  • Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) tester platforms.
  • A deep understanding of key customers to align our solutions with their current & future manufacturing process.

Software Skills:

  • Software development experience in C++, Qt, Tcl/Tk, Python, Perl, Java, & SQL databases.
  • Linux system administration & development environment including Linux shell commands & scripts, and networking.

Desired skills / experience:  

  • Technical sales experience.
  • Basic understanding of SECS/GEM & 300mm SEMI standards including E5, E30, E40, E94.
  • Advantest V93000 (V93K) tester, the SmarTest tester operating system, and V93K Production APIs.
  • Production support experience in a fab or production software applications.

 

 

Benefits Overview


* Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
* 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
* Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
* Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
* Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
* Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
* Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
* Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.

All Locations

Chandler, AZ, USA; Austin, TX, USA

Field of Activity

Application Engineering

Salary Range


Non-Bay Area Target Salary Range: $95,850 - $148,150 DOE

State of California Development

State of California Development (EDD):
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-41/subtitle-B/chapter-60/part-60-300#p-60-300.5(a)
- § 60-300.5(a)(2)(3)(4) Equal opportunity clause. Details the job posting requirements.
- § 60-300.5(a)(6) Equal opportunity clause. All employment openings includes all positions except executive and senior management, those positions that will be filled from within the contractor's organization, and positions lasting three days or less. This term includes full-time employment, temporary employment of more than three days' duration, and part-time employment.
 
CCPA Notice for California Residents:
Notice for California Residents: We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Advantest America, Inc., including some or all of the following categories of PI: identifiers and personal records (e.g., name, phone number, email address, employment history); commercial information (e.g., if we reimburse you for travel or other expenses during the application process); sensory information (e.g., recorded virtual interviews); professional or employment information (e.g., information provided in your resume and application, such as employment history); non-public education records (e.g., educational institution transcripts and records); and inferences drawn from the above categories of PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing operations related to your potential employment. To view the Advantest Privacy Policy, visit https://www.advantest.com/privacy-policy.html. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

About Advantest

Manufacturer of automated test systems for the semiconductor industry.