Advantest

AI Application Engineer

Advantest  •  San Jose, CA (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

  • This role sits at the intersection of semiconductor test engineering and AI, driving the transformation of traditional test workflows into AI-powered systems.
  • As a member of the US AI R&D team, you will work closely with 93K R&D engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists to define, develop, and deploy next-generation AI capabilities for the V93000 platform.
  • As an AI Application Engineer, you will act as the bridge between semiconductor test engineering workflows and AI systems, enabling step-change improvements in productivity such as:
    • test program generation
    • debug and root cause analysis
    • knowledge-driven engineering workflows
  • You will lead customer engagements for AI solutions, serving as the primary interface for:
    • use case discovery
    • product definition
    • feedback and iterative improvement
    • rollout and adoption of new capabilities
  • You will collaborate with global R&D teams to influence product direction and strategy for AI-enabled test solutions.
  • You will design and execute pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities, including:
    • customer demos
    • benchmark studies
    • pilot deployments
  • You will stay current with advances in AI/ML (e.g., LLMs, RAG, agent workflows) and drive internal and external enablement through workshops and training.

Technical Environment

You will work in a hybrid environment combining:

  • Linux-based systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
  • V93000 / SmarTest development ecosystem
  • Modern AI-assisted development workflows, including:
    • AI-enabled IDEs such as VS-Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Visual Studio Code
    • Markdown-driven prompt and agent design
    • Python-based automation and AI tooling
  • API-driven systems, version control (Git), and integration with AI platforms and services

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong experience as an Application Engineer on the V93000 platform
  • Solid understanding of AI concepts applied to engineering workflows, such as:
    • LLMs
    • retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
    • automation and code generation
  • Strong software skills (Java and Python), including:
    • test program development
    • scripting or tool development
  • Proven ability to translate customer problems into scalable technical solutions
  • Excellent customer-facing and pre-sales experience
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive outcomes
  • High ownership mindset: proactive, self-directed, and execution-focused
  • Comfortable working in global, cross-functional environments
  • Curiosity and drive to stay at the forefront of AI innovation
  • Willingness to travel internationally (20–30%)

  • Candidates throughout the United States are welcome to apply; remote work options may be available.
Advantest

About Advantest

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.

More information is available at www.advantest.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
1954
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