Advantest

Application Engineer-Expert

Advantest  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role

Join a team developing next-generation test solutions for Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Optical Engines (OE), Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), and Optical I/O applications. Working closely with customers, R&D, and marketing teams, you will help define and deploy innovative test methodologies for emerging photonic devices and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and develop test methodologies for Silicon Photonics and optical interconnect devices.
  • Support strategic customers in characterization, validation, and production test challenges.
  • Drive customer evaluations, benchmark projects, and pre-sales technical activities.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to influence future test solutions and product roadmaps.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex customer issues and cross-functional projects.
  • Share application knowledge and best practices across global engineering teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related disciplines.
  • 7+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, optoelectronics, or ATE testing.
  • Strong customer communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with Linux and programming languages such as Python or C/C++.
  • Proven project management and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Self-motivated team player with willingness to travel (<20%).

Preferred Technical Expertise

  • Silicon Photonics (PIC), Optical Engines, CPO, Optical I/O, or Optical Transceivers.
  • Photonic device testing, including:
    • Modulators (MZM/MRM)
    • Photodiodes (PD/MPD)
    • VOA and passive optical components
  • Optical measurements:
    • Insertion Loss
    • Optical Power
    • Extinction Ratio
    • BER
    • Eye Diagram Analysis
    • Wavelength Characterization
  • High-speed SerDes, signal integrity (SI), and power integrity (PI) analysis.
  • Wafer-level optical test, optical alignment, or high-volume manufacturing test development.
  • Experience with V93000 or similar ATE platforms is highly desirable.

Desired Attributes

  • Strong technical leadership
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Passion for emerging photonic and AI infrastructure technologies

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.

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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