About Advantest

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:
Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us
At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact. We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Job Description

About the Role

The Program Manager leads cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing programs from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, contractual requirements, and operational readiness. The role drives schedule, quality, and cost performance through structured project management, clear communication, proactive risk mitigation, and strong stakeholder leadership. A key focus includes maintaining high customer satisfaction, improving OTD, and resolving RMA and technical issues through data‑driven decision‑making.

Roles and Responsibilities include

• Managing and developing project plans (10%)

• Manage activities of a cross functional team(s) to ensure completion of the project on time (10%)

• Review status with the customer and the management team (10%)

• Drive effective meetings with both internal and external teams (10%)

• Timely resolution of issues and escalation as required to avoid delays in project completion (10%)

• Ensure timely implementation of ECOs (10%)

• Ensure proper closure of customer related A/R issues (10%)

• Ensures program-related decisions are guided by the terms & conditions of the customer's contract (10%)

• Understands all aspects required to launch a new program or order (10%)

• Responsible for customer management and satisfaction, order management and delivery, revenue achievement, business issue resolution (RMA’s) (10%)

Requirements

Requirements:

• Organizing programs and activities for our organization.

• Developing programs to support the organization's strategic direction

• Creating and managing long term strategic goals.

• Overseeing and developing budgets and operating plans for programs

• Scheduling projects for operational excellence.

• Writing program funding proposals.

• 3 years prior experience in both program management and team management.

• Good computer software skills in Microsoft office suite.

• A bachelor's degree is required.

• Experience in problem solving techniques.

• Preparing contingency plans.

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):

• Managing outsourcing and supply chain business.

• Managing inventory control and forecasting demand planning.

• Review of customer agreements and guidelines.

• Mechanical structures and bill of materials.

• Managing designs and pricing structure

• Reconciling invoices and coordination of change management.

• Engineering changes and revision control structure

• Managing return material authorizations.

• Communicating technical changes.

Benefits Overview

Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
* Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
* Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
* Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
* Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
* Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
* Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.

All Locations

San Jose, California, United States

Field of Activity

Sales

Salary Range

Bay Area Target Salary Range: $80,150-$123,900 DOE

State of California Development

State of California Development (EDD):

- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-41/subtitle-B/chapter-60/part-60-300#p-60-300.5(a)

- § 60-300.5(a)(2)(3)(4) Equal opportunity clause. Details the job posting requirements.

- § 60-300.5(a)(6) Equal opportunity clause. All employment openings includes all positions except executive and senior management, those positions that will be filled from within the contractor's organization, and positions lasting three days or less. This term includes full-time employment, temporary employment of more than three days' duration, and part-time employment.

CCPA Notice for California Residents:

Notice for California Residents: We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Advantest America, Inc., including some or all of the following categories of PI: identifiers and personal records (e.g., name, phone number, email address, employment history); commercial information (e.g., if we reimburse you for travel or other expenses during the application process); sensory information (e.g., recorded virtual interviews); professional or employment information (e.g., information provided in your resume and application, such as employment history); non-public education records (e.g., educational institution transcripts and records); and inferences drawn from the above categories of PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing operations related to your potential employment. To view the Advantest Privacy Policy, visit https://www.advantest.com/privacy-policy.html. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at AAI_privacy.officer@advantest.com.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement
Advantest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Advantest to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The Advantest Way - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Advantest, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We are continuing to build a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging through our DE&I programs & initiatives. We strive to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace to enable us to attract and retain candidates that feel a sense of purpose and empowerment. Our commitment to DE&I is unwavering and we are steadfast in our mission to continuously foster an environment of respect, trust and transparency. We value diversity and inclusion and believe employees of all backgrounds contribute to our ongoing success. At Advantest, we celebrate and support the needs of our employees regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sex and sexual orientation. DE&I at Advantest is more than words to us, they are the Advantest Way.