Senior Application Engineer

This position works on Cohu ATE application development projects for customers; develop, debug and integrate application programs according to customer test specifications. Supports installation and ramp-up for production at customer sites, including on-site troubleshooting. Meets with customers and conducts technical training. Supports customers on and offsite, provides technical support for system sales, and works on special projects. Cooperates with the Application Team worldwide to meet goals, objectives and functions defined by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Development, Debug, Integration of application program according to customer test specification.
2. Conducts technical training internally and for customers according to the training guidelines and procedures at LTXC.
3. Reports regularly and on demand about the status of the ongoing activities (e.g. monthly reports, trip reports, project reports).
4. On and offsite support activities for customers (including ramp-up support for production at customer site, onsite trouble shooting, technology and methodical support for customers).
5. Cooperates with Sales and Marketing to support business of system sales.
6. Self-education on trends relevant for engineering and technology. Adapt and implement necessary steps in consensus with your management.
7. Special projects, as assigned.
8. Ensures smooth cooperation among all LTXC divisions and departments through teamwork
9. Cooperate with the Applications Team worldwide to meet goals, objectives and functions as defined above.
10. Participates frequently in customer meetings and foster all levels of communications with customer
11. Focuses on existing business processes and their appropriate usage as well on continued improvement of existing processes.
12. Reports SPR's (system performance reports) upon detecting any issues on the tester operating systems.

• In all area of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in demonstrating integrity in its business dealings with people & organizations and should operate consistent to its corporate highest ethical standards.
• In all area of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which has a direct impact to the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment.
• Perform work safely and in accordance with the EHS Policy, Procedures and provisions of the Standards, and to report any work hazard (unsafe conditions or unsafe practices) that may be discover in the workplace and to make suggestion for correction or removal of the potential hazards.
• Practice the 5S and waste segregation program, and to support the activities on waste reduction, storm drain management, water and energy consumption reduction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :Engineering/ University degree or similar education

Experience : 5 to 10+ years of experience in the ATE and/or semiconductor industry

Skill/ Technical Requirements :

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Creative
• Communicative
• Flexible
• Organized
• Willing to learn
• Willing to travel
• Collaborate with other cultures
• Able to work in international teams
• Good understanding of electronics and electrical engineering

Core Competencies :

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability & Results Driven

Customer Focus

Safety & Policy Compliance

Functional/ Technical Competencies :

Programming skills

Knowledge in at least one of the listed disciplines:

• RF technology
• Digital
• Mixed Signal Test + DSP
• Power Automotive
• DFT (Design for Testability)

Leadership Competencies :

Manage Change

Financial Acumen

Relationship Building

Developing Others & Teams

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