Equipment engineers contribute to stable production by improving operating rates by improving the efficiency of equipment in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, diagnosing failures and managing vendors, and improving production lines.

Responsibilities

（Immediately after hiring)

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1) Handling Diffusion, Thin Film, Lithography or Etching equipment in clean room environment.
2) Install/Qualify new tool sets according to planned schedule to add capacity in a timely manner
3) Applying your experience and systematic approach to solve critical equipment issues.
4) Improving tool up-time availability and utilization efficiency.
5) Identifying and pursuing potential opportunities for hardware capability enhancement.
6) Driving defect reduction.
7) Leveraging internal and external resources to drive aggressive continuous improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications

1) Bachelor's degree or above in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Material Science, Chemical Engineering and Automation Engineering related fields.
2) Good problem–solving and communication skills as well as a willingness to learn.
3) The ability to troubleshoot complex problems and strong ownership in providing root-cause fixes.
4) A team player who can multitask and thrive in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment.
5) Able to lift weight consistent with applicable regulations and/or safety guidelines, including NIOSH Lifting Recommendations. Able to work in a clean room environment, gowning up in coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses and gloves. Spend significant amount of time on the factory floor working on the tools.

6) Night shift work is required.

Preferred Qualifications

1) Basic mechanical-related knowledge and knowledge of semiconductor processes are a plus.

2) Previous experience in equipment maintenance or improvement is a plus.

Working Conditions

1. Location - （Immediately after hiring) 4106-1 Haramizu, Kikuyou-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto, 869-1102　(Scope of Change) Location determined by the Company
2. Working Days & Hours - Shift work required - 8:30～17:30, 6:30～15:30, 15:30～24:30
3. Benefits, Welfare - Health insurance, Employee pension, Employment insurance, Industrial accident compensation insurance, Pension plan, Retirement allowance plan, Annual leave, Commuting allowance: Actual expenses (maximum 50,000 yen/month), Housing allowance (In accordance with company's regulations)
4. Business Holiday - Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays, Vacation regulations：GW vacation, Summer vacation, Year-end and New Year vacations　※Follows the vacation regulations according to the company calendar
5. Recruitment Process - 2-3 interviews + Aptitude Test → offer