SilTest Academy

Practical training. Real equipment. Industry-ready skills.

SilTest Academy teaches engineers the skills the industry actually uses. Our courses blend theory, application, and hands-on labs on real ATE systems. The people teaching are the same engineers who run test projects.

hands-on, on real ATEin Kleve or on-sitecertificate on completion
ATE TESTERLOAD BOARDDUTWAFERreal equipment, real data, real debug
Who it is for

From first job to a full team

Students and graduates

Get ahead early

Real lab exposure and industry-aligned knowledge that helps you stand out before your first role.

Junior engineers and technicians

Build confidence

Formalize your test knowledge, sharpen your debugging, and see how real production test works.

Corporate teams

Onboard faster

Structured programs tailored to your own equipment and flows, to bring new engineers up to speed.

Core courses

Four courses on offer

Each one blends structured sessions with practical labs and real test scenarios.

Where to start

A path, not a catalogue

Most engineers work through the track in order. Managers can take the leadership course on its own.

ENGINEER TRACK/ 02Basics ofSemiconductor TestingFoundation/ 03Chip TestingUsing ATEsAdvanced/ 01JMP and YieldOptiXfor Data AnalysisIntermediateLEADERSHIP TRACK/ 04 DfT for Managersno DfT background needed, built for people who decide
How it runs

Practical, and close to the work

1Theorystructured sessions2Guided labon real ATE3Real scenarioyour own cases4Assessmentend of course test5Certificatefor your CV
Where

Kleve or your site

In person at our facility in Kleve, or on-site at your company for group programs. Online and hybrid formats are in development.

How

Theory plus labs

Structured sessions, then practical labs and real test scenarios. We train you like you are already on the job.

Platforms

Vendor-agnostic

Concepts and workflows that carry across systems, with real work on Advantest, Teradyne, and other platforms.

What you leave with

Proof, and something you can use.

  • A certificate for your CV and LinkedIn, issued after the final assessment
  • Working templates such as RACI charts, checklists and project timelines
  • Hands-on hours on Advantest, Teradyne and other real platforms
  • A direct line to the engineers who taught you, after the course ends
SILTEST ACADEMYCertificate of CompletionYour name hereChip Testing Using ATEsissued on completion and a passed assessment
Questions

Good to know

Do I need prior experience?

No prior experience is needed for the basics. For the ATE course, a little background in electronics or semiconductors helps, but we guide you through the full learning curve.

Are the courses theoretical or hands-on?

Both. You learn the principles in structured sessions, then apply them through practical labs, real test scenarios, and equipment interaction.

Where does the training take place?

In person in Kleve, Germany, or on-site at your company for group programs. Custom corporate training is available on request. Online and hybrid formats are in development.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete a course and pass the final assessment receive a SilTest Academy Certificate of Completion for their CV or LinkedIn.

Can I join as an individual, or is it only for companies?

Both. We run open-enrollment sessions for individuals and dedicated tracks for corporate teams. If you are unsure which fits, reach out and we will guide you.

Is the course tied to one vendor?

No. We use real ATE tools and platforms, but the content is platform-agnostic, focused on concepts and workflows that apply across systems.

Ready to train smarter?

Whether you are starting out or scaling a team, the Academy gives you skills that stick.