Product Support Engineer Intern

Advantest Corp
  • San Jose, CA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    About the Role

    We are seeking a motivated Product Support Engineer Intern to join our engineering team and gain practical experience supporting semiconductor test systems, software tools, and customer-focused technical workflows. This internship is designed for a student who is building a foundation in electronics, software and technical problem-solving.

    The intern will work under the guidance of experienced Product Support and Applications Engineers, participate in structured training, and assist with troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and automation. The position may be structured as part-time or full-time based on business needs, academic commitments, and candidate availability.

    As part of the internship, the candidate must be taking, or have completed, coursework in the Linux operating system, Java programming, and Python programming. The role offers exposure to real-world product support processes involving electronic hardware, software, technical data, and semiconductor test environments.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist Product Support Engineers with troubleshooting, testing, and resolving technical issues involving V93000 test systems and software.
    • Support the installation, configuration, and basic operation of V93000 testers, engineering software and tools in Linux environments.
    • Develop and maintain basic utilities, scripts, and test programs using Python and Java under engineering guidance.
    • Assist with data collection, log analysis, and validation of product behavior.
    • Apply basic electronic-circuit knowledge when working with test equipment, circuit boards, cables, and electronic components.
    • Document test procedures, troubleshooting findings, configuration steps, and solutions for internal knowledge sharing.
    • Participate in product training, technical reviews, team meetings, and supervised customer-support activities.
    • Collaborate with engineering, applications, and service teams to reproduce issues and verify corrective actions.

    What You'll Gain

    • Hands-on experience supporting complex engineering products in a collaborative, production-oriented environment.
    • Practical application of hardware troubleshooting, Linux, Java, and Python skills to technical support and automation activities.
    • Exposure to semiconductor test systems, electronic hardware, engineering software, and structured troubleshooting methods.
    • Mentorship from experienced Product Support, Applications, and Software Engineering professionals.
    • Opportunities to strengthen technical communication, documentation, teamwork, and customer-support skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Jose, CA

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Service Managementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Engineering Softwareunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Semiconductorsunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Test Programunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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