Applications Engineer

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:

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- Innovation is our Lifeblood

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- Number One is Our Aspiration

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- 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

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- 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.

We are looking for proactive individuals with mechanical/thermal/electrical degree engineering background, positive team player attitude who can plan and drive product development. Successful candidates should possess skills in understanding thermal/mechanical applications, products development, solving complex situations/problems, comfortable negotiating with stakeholders and strong verbal/written communication skills.

• Work closely with Customer, Business Development Team, Field Service and Sales to define and enable new RFQ’s.
• Provide information and technical guidance to CS for quoting.
• Function as technical project manager during development and validation:
• Collect, document and communicate requirements to the design team
• Work with the Lab on validation team to define test requirements.
• Work with Assembly to review and guide Work Instructions.
• Review and approve designs.
• Facilitatecustomer design approval. Manage change requests with customer and design team.
• Qualification of new interconnects.
• Support customer's technical issues in collaboration with FSE team.
• Must have 3 years design experience and be capable of directly supporting design activities as needed.
• Review designs with Manufacturing Team for DFM and manufacturability acceptance.
• Generate product documentation including - part numbers, BOM(s), routings, drawings.
• Organize and manage multiple individual projects with varying priorities and deadlines. Communicate project details and status to internal stakeholder.
• Create and assist in creating technical documentation, design guides/rules and processes.

Must be proficient in Solidworks/PDM & FEA Simulation.

Ability to read and implement GD&T and conduct tolerance stack up analysis using worst case and RSS methods.

Strong skills in problem solving and communication.

Working full time on-site in Chandler, AZ. Ability to travel domestic/international (~30%) and flexibility adjusting work hours when needed.

Detailed knowledge of manufacturing and product costing is a plus.

Test socket or interconnect designs.

Understand SI/PI principles and design challenges.

Highly motivated engineer with Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering. Related engineering qualifications will be considered. Master’s degree is a plus.

3 years experience in product design and development. Semiconductor IC package test socket development experience will have strong advantage.

• * 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.
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