Graduate Program - Application Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Description

Start Your Career at Advantest as a Graduate in Our Application Engineering Team!

You have just graduated and are looking for the best opportunity to start your professional career.
Join our team as a graduate and become an Application Engineer for our Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems!

During our unique 18-month graduate program, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the semiconductor and ATE industry. Alongside peer graduates, you will learn from experienced colleagues how to develop test solutions for cutting-edge semiconductors and deliver them to our international customers.

Our graduate program starts on October 1, 2026.

Why This Job Opportunity is Attractive:

• Start your professional career at Advantest, a leading supplier of semiconductor test systems.
• Get hired as a regular employee with an attractive salary and benefits.
• Participate in a dedicated, mentored graduate program for the first 18 months of your career.
• Receive guidance from a mentor who will support your professional and personal development throughout your journey.
• Gain expertise in hardware and software development, learning how to interface ATE systems with a wide variety of semiconductors.
• Rotate between different technical areas (hardware/software).
• Have the opportunity to work abroad during project phases, based on your personal interests.
• After successfully completing the 18-month program, you will be fully qualified as an Application Engineer and continue as a permanent employee at Advantest.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and debug test programs for high-tech semiconductor devices.
• Validate newly designed state-of-the-art semiconductors.
• Develop customized hardware and software solutions for semiconductor production testing.
• Manage complex projects in an international environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers on worldwide projects.
• Share knowledge, technologies, and experience with colleagues and customers.
• Work in a highly innovative, international environment with opportunities to travel.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electronic Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent related knowledge.
• Fluent in English (mandatory); German (preferred).
• Highly motivated for continuous learning in a technological environment.
• Experience with C/C++, Java, and scripting languages.
• Basic knowledge of measurement techniques for electronic components (analog and digital).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with customers.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel.