About Advantest
Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world’s largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.
Our Purpose & Values:
Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.
Core Values:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude
Why Join Us
At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We’re looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You’ll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.
We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.Job Description
Working in the Pathfinding R&D department, the Sr. Electrical / Signal Integrity Engineer will develop new semiconductor test interconnect technologies as well as signal integrity analyses for customer applications.
Responsibilities
- Meet with customers, determine technology requirements, development strategy
- Provide design inputs and work with Design team to ensure mechanical design meets the SI requirements
- Create Test plans, procure collaterals needed
- Test execution (or lead the lab resources to complete tests when feasible) - run experiments to characterize or validate performance of new technology prototypes or first articles
- Create documents (SI analysis reports, test reports, design recommendations)
- Report results to customers, collaborate with customers to gain design approval
- Effective technology and process handoff to Applications, Design, Manufacturing teams to enable future project success
- Expert consultant where needed
Requirements
BSEE or similar degree with 7+ years or MSEE with 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the semiconductor product design or test industry.
Basic skills
- Test interconnect types/socket constructions
- Tuning somewhat complex coax structures with multiple dielectric materials
- Effects of construction/cavity design on SI
- 3D EM SI simulation (ANSYS HFSS)
- Spring probe and elastomer design considerations for maximizing bandwidth/minimizing crosstalk
- Understand the requirements presented by digital interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
Advanced skills
- VNA measurement techniques
- PCB design/manufacturing methods
- Experiment instrumentation and execution (meters and lab equipment, test methods, etc)
- Design for manufacturing considerations related to test sockets
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.
All LocationsChandler, Arizona, United States
Field of ActivityAdministration
Salary Range
Non-Bay Area Target Salary Range: $68,600 - $145,750 DOE
Pay: $68,600.00 - $145,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
