Lead Engineer, Supplier Development

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Job details

Company overview

We design, manufacture, sell and service semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In particular, the company is a world leader in thin-film deposition technology. The company supports the production of semiconductor devices used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and medical devices, providing its customers with advanced technologies. We are also committed to sustainable development and eco-design, and are working to combat climate change. The company has a global presence and a diverse workforce with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will have industry-wide recognized technical expertise in design and manufacturing practices in their technical field (Material Science, Engineering, or a specific Manufacturing Technology), and will advise Business Unit Engineering and Corporate leadership on technological advances and industry direction.
• Candidate will help shape industry trends through participation and leadership in SEMI standards committees and the publication of peer-reviewed professional materials.
• Candidate will be responsible for Engineering Project strategic oversight, will be a key technology gate-keeper and will coordinate the organization’s staffing, and operational activities.
• Candidate will work independently on multiple projects to solve problems of various degrees of complexity and lead projects to improve product performance (performance, reliability, cost, etc.).
• Candidate will define global technical roadmaps based on Engineering, Supply Chain and Corporate requirements.
• Candidate will define, improve and document global Engineering processes. Candidate will coach and train other employees in their subject matter expertise, including optimization techniques in all project phases.
• Candidate will develop manufacturing capabilities, drive FMEA, and implement Process Control Systems (PCS) at key supplier sites including the definition of measurement and metrology methods
• Support statistical method analysis of PCS data for internal and external customers (Development Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, NPI, etc.)

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering/Science discipline (Material Sciences, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics) or demonstrated expertise in related technical field as used in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience or demonstrated expertise in Engineering and/or design and manufacture of complex mechanical systems.
• Exceptional skills in conveying complex technical concepts.
• Ability to work effectively across geographies, cultures, disciplines, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment who is comfortable working independently
• Semiconductor Equipment industry experience preferred

Salary

7 - 10 million yen

Location

Tokyo