Product Marketing Manager
Advantest
San Jose, CA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
The Product Marketing Manager in Engineering Services is responsible for defining, positioning, and scaling Advantest’s engineering services and system‑level solution offerings. This role translates customer requirements, market trends, and technology direction into clearly differentiated Engineering Service offerings and value propositions, ensuring engineering services complement and strengthen Advantest’s core product business.
The position works at the intersection of customers, sales, business development, ES engineering, Product Units, and R&D, and requires strong technical credibility combined with commercial and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership
Contribute to strategic business and service planning for the Engineering Service product portfolio.
Own the definition by consolidating customer requirements and translating them into clear service definitions and value propositions.
Ensure Engineering Service products enhance the value of the standard product portfolio, while remaining aligned with Advantest’s overall strategy.
Market & Customer Insight
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and test strategies driving demand for engineering services and custom system solutions.
Advise Engineering Service leadership on market direction, customer expectations, and product positioning.
Identify emerging opportunities for Engineering Service engagement with leading‑edge and strategic semiconductor test customers.
Cross‑Functional Coordination
Work closely with:
Customers, Sales and Business Development
Engineering and program teams
Internal and external business partners
Ensure alignment between market demand and execution capability
Go to Market & Commercial Support
Manage the “4 Ps” of marketing for Engineering Service offerings: product, pricing, positioning, and promotion.
Develop compelling Engineering Service value propositions for customer engagements and support Business Development teams.
Participate in strategic customer interactions to represent Engineering Service capabilities.
Enablement
Provide clear product and price structure, positioning, and messaging to enable consistent execution across regions.
Support internal alignment between Engineering Service, R&D, and Business Development scope and responsibilities.
Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical and product offerings to customers, sales teams, engineering, and senior management.
Strong presentation skills, capable of discussing technical and pricing directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
Proven ability to drive alignment and clarity in cross‑functional and global environments, adapting communication style to cultural and organizational contexts.