Overview
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, hands-on leader with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, managing project development and deployment, driving staff skills development plans, and collaborating closely with R&D and Sales teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop staffing plans to support customer site product engagements.
- Establish and refine standards, processes, and tools across the device testing lifecycle to enable production-ready solutions.
- Partner with submanagers to build strong, effective teams.
- Support preparation of end-user 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 field-support 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.