Senior Semiconductor Technology & Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)

Advantest - We enable
tomorrowʻs technology.
IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.
Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as
Senior Semiconductor Technology & Simulation Engineer (m/f/d)
Your Responsibilities
Perform and interpret simulation studies for innovative semiconductor test solutions and semiconductor devices
Analyze emerging semiconductor technologies, process trends, and device architectures, and assess their impact on future semiconductor IC test requirements and strategies.
Evaluate technology-related challenges such as process variations, defect categories, packaging issues, transistor behavior, thermal effects, and reliability mechanisms from both device and test application perspectives.
Translate device-level findings into system-level implications, helping define test methodologies, characterization approaches, and future semiconductor IC test product directions.
Support technology scouting, feasibility studies, and pathfinding activities in collaboration with customers, research institutes, foundries, and internal development teams.
Act as a technical bridge between semiconductor technology, product definition, and test solution development, contributing to innovative prototype solutions on the Advantest V93000 platform.

Your Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Technology, Microsystems Engineering, Computational Computer Science, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or a related discipline.

Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics, CMOS technologies, transistor operation, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Hands-on experience with semiconductor modeling and simulation tools such as SIMCENTER, TCAD, SPICE, ANSYS, or equivalent semiconductor and multiphysics simulation environments.
Knowledge of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including chiplets, heterogeneous integration, advanced interconnects, and 2.5D/3D architectures.
Solid understanding of semiconductor reliability topics, including aging effects, electromigration, self-heating, thermal cycling, package-induced stress, and failure mechanisms.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration abilities across diverse teams, cultures, and organizational levels
Excellent communication skills; fluency in English is required, German is preferred.
Willingness to travel occasionally up to 20%.


Our offer
Flexibility
Benefits
Development
Fitness
Security
Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool.
If you have any questions, Alena Nicolai will be happy to answer them at
+49 (0)
For further information visit: now
Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.
Would you like to take a closer look how our working environment looks like? Here you can take a short virtual 360° tour of our company - click the link to get to know us better.
Böblingen
Amerang