For over a half-century, Advantest has been designing innovative electronic measuring equipment and semiconductor test systems essential to the development and manufacture of advanced computer and telecommunications products. On April 1, 2012, Advantest completed its integration of Verigy Ltd.

Purpose & Mission

Why do we exist

Enabling Leading-Edge Technologies
We will continuously improve ourselves so that we can offer products and services that will satisfy our customers worldwide, and contribute to the development of our society through the development of the most advanced technologies.

Vision

What we want to be

Adding Customer Value in an Evolving Semiconductor Value Chain
Advantest will further contribute to the semiconductor industry by enriching, expanding, and integrating our test and measurement solutions throughout the entire semiconductor value chain.

Core Values

What we value most

INTEGRITY
“Integrity” means honesty and truthfulness. When you have integrity, it means being open, honest and respectful at all times with all stakeholders.

The value of Integrity can serve as a common thread uniting people of diverse cultures, religions, and viewpoints, and it is Advantest’s core value globally.
 

• Innovation is our Lifeblood: We challenge the status quo. We embrace technologies and entrepreneurship to create superior customer value.
• Number one is our Aspiration: We earn our leadership position in our business fields every day. We establish an impeccable standard of excellence.
• Trust is our Foundation: We are a trusted, collaborative partner. We have confidence in each other’s capabilities and intentions.
• Empowerment is our Motivation: We are empowered to make decisions with an owner’s mentality. We own Advantest’s success.
• Global is our Reach: We embrace a world of constant change. We are always ready. Anytime. Anywhere.
• Respect is our Heart: We respect different cultures, customs, and laws. We never compromise on our ethical standards.
• Inclusion and Diversity is our Commitment: We are proud of and appreciate the range of different backgrounds that our talents represent. We believe that strength can come from differences as well as similarities.
• Teamwork is our Approach: We work smart and best utilizing our talents across teams and regions to do extraordinary work. We inspire each other, encourage openness, and recognize team results.
• Yes is our Attitude: We deliver on results promised to each other. We recognize that impossible is an opinion, and with imagination, we can change the world.

Careers

With a long term legacy of success, innovation and customer awards, Advantest America, Inc. (AAI) is the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. We lead the way in developing new and innovative test and handling solutions for the global electronics industry.

A career at AAI will challenge you. Will inspire you to higher levels of innovation. And will allow you to support the Number One ATE provider, Advantest, achieve accelerated growth across every area of business..

Company Culture
Advantest America, Inc. (AAI) has a unique company culture. With its corporate headquarters in Japan and its US subsidiary based in the Silicon Valley, AAI possesses a cross-cultural blend of Japanese and California styles.

We value ethical action in all of our endeavors. Integrity is a critical component of who we are and what we do. We also value truthful communication. We strive to build trusting relationships with our employees, customers, and partners which have a positive influence in creating winning results. Recognition for individual and team achievement at AAI is regularly awarded. We never forget that it's the hard work and dedication of our people that wins our company recognition with our customers and within our industry. Working for Advantest is working for the leader in its class. Our employees are self-motivated and have come to expect competent leadership from our managers and executives.

At Advantest America, Inc.., we strive to be the best in all categories, and as such it is our goal to provide a workplace that offers a first-rate opportunity to achieve and grow.