Field Engineer Semiconductor
Job Summary
As a field engineer, you will act as a bridge between Japanese technical departments and factories in China. Responsibilities include semiconductor equipment installation, project management, and on-site technical support. This position offers a path to permanent employment with competitive compensation.
Responsibilities
- Execute on-site installation and setup of manufacturing equipment
- Perform troubleshooting, parts replacement, and root cause analysis
- Manage project progress, quality, and cost on-site
- Provide technical interpretation between Chinese clients and Japanese HQ
- Train and provide safety management for local staff
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Business level Chinese and Japanese proficiency
- Experience in semiconductor or large-scale industrial equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and vacuum
- Availability for international business travel
Job Details
Job Description
As a field engineer for a leading semiconductor and solar cell manufacturing equipment manufacturer, you will act as a bridge between the Japanese technical department and clients/local factories in China, handling everything from equipment installation to project management in a one-stop manner.
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Equipment Startup and Installation Support: On-site startup of manufacturing equipment at local factories, primarily in China; Installation, setup, initial adjustments, and process condition optimization.
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Equipment malfunction analysis, parts replacement, recovery work, root cause analysis; Coordination with the Japanese headquarters' technical department and creation of technical reports; Responding to technical inquiries from Chinese customers.
- On-site Management and Technical Interpretation: Progress management of equipment installation projects (schedule, quality, cost); Guidance and training of local staff (engineers), safety management; Technical interpretation (Japanese-Chinese) between Chinese customers and the Japanese technical team, specification adjustments, and improvement proposals.
Working Hours & Conditions
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (8 hours of work, 60-minute break).
- Overtime: Approximately 10-20 hours per month.
- Working Days: Monday - Friday (5 days a week).
- Holidays: Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays).
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Chinese Language Proficiency: Business level or higher.
- Japanese Language Proficiency: Business level or higher (JLPT N1).
- Experience: Practical experience in field service and maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment or similar large-scale industrial equipment.
- Knowledge: Basic knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and vacuum.
- Flexibility: Ability to travel to China (multiple factories in Beijing, Shanghai, etc.) 1-3 times a year, each trip lasting 2 weeks to 3 months.