Director of Application Engineering

Job Description

Advantest America Inc. (AAI) is seeking a Director of Application Engineering to lead the Power Analog Computer (PAC) organization with four product groups in San Jose, CA. This role will support the Power/Analog 93k and T2000 systems, process monitor configurations of the 93k, and CREA systems which is a subsidiary of Advantest for SIC/GaN testers.

The ideal candidate should be initiative-taking, handson leader with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced engineering environment. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, managing project development and deployment, driving staff skillsdevelopment plans, and collaborating closely with R&D and Sales teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop staffing plans to support customersite product engagements.
• Establish and refine standards, processes, and tools across the device testing lifecycle to enable productionready solutions.
• Partner with submanagers to build strong, effective teams.
• Support preparation of enduser documentation and application notes; for internal members and customer learning sessions.
• Participate in customer technical meetings to ensure alignment with requirements and delivery capabilities.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve fieldsupport issues.
• Management of budgets, Capital equipment needs, along with staff job equipment.
• Monthly reports, yearly team goals, along with development of focus teams for new product support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.