Entry-Level Application Engineer – Semiconductor Test
- San Jose, CA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 0–2 years of experience.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Application Engineer to join our System Applications Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), semiconductor testing, software development, and hands-on electronics.
You will work with experienced engineers to develop, debug, and optimize test solutions using Advantest V93000 and SmarTest 8, while supporting next-generation semiconductor devices and customer applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and debug semiconductor test solutions on V93000 / SmarTest 8.
- Support test program bring-up, conversion, characterization, and optimization.
- Develop test software using Java and scripting languages.
- Troubleshoot device, test-program, and hardware-interface issues.
- Use bench instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies for debug and characterization.
- Analyze test results and support improvements in test coverage and test time.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Document test solutions and technical findings.
- Travel up to 20% to customer and company sites.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong fundamentals in electronics, digital systems, and programming.
- Programming experience in Java, Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
- Basic experience with laboratory test equipment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn.
Preferred
- Exposure to V93000 / SmarTest 8 or other ATE platforms.
- Knowledge of IC testing, VLSI, DFT/scan, or semiconductor manufacturing.
- Experience with Java and Python.
- Basic PCB or hardware-interface knowledge.
Ideal Candidate: A hands-on, curious engineer with strong electronics and programming fundamentals who is excited to build expertise in semiconductor ATE test development and V93000/SmarTest 8.
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Skills
- Oracle Java
- Troubleshoot
- Computer engineering
- Python
- C
- C++
- Troubleshooting
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- DFT
- Printed circuit boards