Device Engineer

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field

• Experience in device engineering or process integration in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment (Minimum ~5 years)

• Fundamental knowledge of IC processes, device physics, electrical characteristics/testing, analog IC circuits, and reliability

• Understanding of product specifications (SPEC) and design margin concepts

• Hands-on experience in data analysis (yield, electrical characteristics, defect/failure analysis) and strong problem-solving skills

• Practical experience in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for yield loss or performance issues

• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving manufacturing, process engineering, design/product development, quality, and backend operations

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (email and web meetings) with global teams and U.S. headquarters

• Business-level English proficiency (e.g., TOEIC score of ~600 or higher)

• Japanese language proficiency (equivalent to JLPT N2 level or above)

• Valid work authorization that permits employment in Japan at the time of application

• No visa sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a technical lead or engineer in new technology development or technology transfer projects

• Experience in semiconductor circuit design, device simulation, or test development

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with semiconductor front-end processes and equipment

• Leadership experience in yield improvement or process optimization projects

• Ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions in English meetings

• Experience working in a multinational or global company environment is a plus

• Experience in driving process optimization and business improvement using AI technologies

• Ideal Candidate Profile

• Continuously improves personal skills and can adapt to broader and deeper technical responsibilities

• Understands factory and departmental KPIs and is committed to achieving them

• Demonstrates strong ownership of products/technologies and drives problem-solving and improvements through to completion

• Able to identify root causes and solve problems logically and systematically

• Proactively identifies risks and implements preventive actions through risk assessment

• Effectively communicates and collaborates across teams, influencing and leading stakeholders

• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward change and new technologies

• Possesses a customer-oriented mindset and understands on-site realities, making decisions based on overall optimization rather than partial optimization