Application Engineer - Benicia, CA, United States

Originally posted 19 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.

This role is focused on developing fault isolation methodologies for XADA technology.

About the role

This role involves developing and optimizing workflows for die-level fault localization, semiconductor failure analysis, and root-cause determination.

What you'll do

• Develop fault isolation methodologies for XADA.
• Optimize workflows for die-level fault localization, semiconductor failure analysis, and root-cause determination.
• Lead complex application activities and teams.
• Interface with customers regarding technical requirements analysis and schedule.
• Create and lead new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications.
• Transfer new application capabilities from product division to customer application support team.

What you'll need

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of semiconductor industry experience in failure analysis, silicon debug, product engineering, or applications engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and transfer application workflows.
• Experience with fault localization techniques such as LADA, LVP, SDL.
• Experience using Advantest V93000 (93K) or equivalent ATE systems.
• Familiarity with DFT methodologies and CAD-based debug tools.

Skills: fault isolation, failure analysis, root-cause determination, customer technologies, ATE systems