R&D Software & Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

Advantest is a global leader in semiconductor test solutions.
We help our customers solve challenges in cutting-edge semiconductor development, quietly underpinning the technology that shapes everyday life.

You are part of a motivated R&D team that takes ownership of its work, thinks across disciplines, and enjoys pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do. Here is what you will work on together:

• Develop and continuously improve methods for adjustment, diagnostics, functional testing, and performance verification, bringing your own ideas to make our hardware perform at its best
• Design and implement robust diagnostics and adjustment solutions in a modern C++ environment, tightly integrated with advanced hardware
• Bring up and stabilize new hardware generations using prototypes, R&D tools, and state-of-the-art lab equipment at the forefront of current technology
• Connect development, production, and customers as a technical bridge: roll out solutions, support manufacturing sites and customer systems worldwide
• Analyze production and field data to detect issues early, improve manufacturability, and continuously push performance to technical limits

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong C++ skills and a good grasp of object-oriented design principles
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and measurement techniques
• Analytical, data-driven mindset: you enjoy finding root causes and turning insights into improvements
• Enjoy working across disciplines, collaborating closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing colleagues at eye level
• Team-oriented mindset: grow continuously by sharing and learning together with your team members
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• German language skills