Application Engineer – Silicon Photonics / Automated Test Equipment (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

  • Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer with solid background in optical engineering and hands-on experience in testing silicon photonics devices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with using optical and electrical test equipment (e.g., OSA, power meters, VNAs, probe stations) and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), specifically utilizing Advantest's V93000 hardware and SmarTest 8 software. This role will be critical in developing, implementing, and optimizing test solutions for next-generation silicon photonics products.

Job Description: 

  • Develop and debug test programs for silicon photonics devices using the Advantest V93000 ATE platform and suitable ancillary equipment
  • Prepare and execute pre-sales activities like customer presentations and benchmark projects
  • Design, implement and validate test methodologies for optical and electrical characterization of silicon photonics components and integrated circuits.
  • Manage the transfer of suitable test solutions from design into high volume manufacturing
  • Create project plans for complex projects and track project completion
  • Delivery of customer trainings and technical workshops

Your profile

  • Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent (ideally with the focus on optics/opto-electronics)
    3 years relevant experience in semiconductor business
  • Proven knowledge on optical measurements of electro-optical devices including proficient usage of required test instrumentation, fiber and connector assemblies, device probing/handling equipment & automation
  • Insights into silicon photonics high-volume manufacturing processes and test approaches, typical device architectures (such as MZI, MRR, couplers etc.) incl. their characteristics and dependencies (e.g. on polarization, wavelength)
  • Strong programming skills with proven experience with Linux operating system and Java programming language
  • Strong English language, communication, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Ability to lead projects / project management skills
  • Proactive, self-disciplined, and highly motivated
  • Distinguished customer facing skills with a pronounced support attitude
  • Ability and motivation to work in cross-functional project teams in a global environment/good team player
  • Driver license and flexibility to travel (up to 40%)

What we offer

At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility

Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!

Safeguards for whatever life brings.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.

Working with us is worth it.

At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.

Grow with us.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.

Stay fit and healthy with us.

We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.

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What defines us

Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.

Our pride and joy

Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.

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Alena Nicolai

Alena Nicolai

 

+49 (0) 7031.2048.380

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