Entry-Level Application Engineer – Semiconductor Test
Advantest
San Jose, CA · Posted November 9, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), semiconductor testing…”
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About the job
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.