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

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.
Requirements
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 play