Your Responsibilities
Serve as the regional liaison between Corporate Communications and local business leadership, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Provide insight into regional market conditions, customer priorities, competitive activity, technology trends, and business objectives.
Align local communications strategies and programs with regional and corporate business goals, identifying opportunities to support growth, customer engagement, and reputation.
Expertise in public relations, marketing communications, and content development.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience creating content for a variety of channels and audiences, including articles, speeches, presentations, press releases, websites, videos, and sales materials.
Established relationships with the media, industry organizations, analysts, and other key influencers.
Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications and marketing plans, including messaging, measurement, events, and brand-building initiatives.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to translate insights into effective communications.
Proven experience in event planning, with a hands-on, can-do attitude and a willingness to personally drive execution.
Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to the European Corporate Communications organization.
Advise on customer engagement strategies, market trends, business priorities, and communications planning.
Review and strengthen communications programs, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
Champion the professional growth of communications personnel through coaching, development opportunities, and the sharing of best practices.
Your Qualifications
Minimum bachelor's degree in communications, marketing communications, or a related field.
10+ years of marketing communications experience, preferably in the semiconductor testing industry.
A strong technical understanding of semiconductors and related technologies is a plus.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German.
Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
Attention to detail.
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Lead with INTEGRITY—be an excellent role model and contribute positively to Advantest’s culture.
Must be able to travel up to 30% annually.
Benefits
Flexibility: Flexible, trust-based work hours; 30 vacation days plus the option for additional vacation days; remote work; individual part-time arrangements; and programs for extended periods of absence
Benefits: Competitive salary, a share in Advantest’s success through our exceptionally attractive bonus program, as well as numerous subsidies, discounts, and benefits (e.g., bike leasing)
Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skills training, language courses, and knowledge sessions
Fitness: Ergonomic work environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g., Global Challenge), as well as health days
Security: Attractive company pension plan, comprehensive insurance coverage, and support in emergency situations