Field Engineer Semiconductor China
Job Summary
As a Field Engineer for semiconductor and solar cell equipment, you will bridge the technical gap between Japan and China. This role involves equipment installation, technical troubleshooting, and project management at customer sites. You will lead local teams and manage technical communication in both Chinese and Japanese.
Responsibilities
- Execute equipment startup, installation, and setup at local factories in China.
- Perform equipment troubleshooting, malfunction analysis, and parts replacement.
- Manage project progress, technical reporting, and safety compliance.
- Facilitate technical communication and interpretation between Japanese headquarters and Chinese clients.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Business-level proficiency in both Chinese and Japanese.
- Experience in maintenance of semiconductor or large-scale industrial equipment.
- Fundamental knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and vacuum systems.
- Ability to travel to China for long-term project assignments.
Job Details
Job Description
As a field engineer for semiconductor and solar cell manufacturing equipment, you will act as a bridge between the head office technical team in Japan and customers/local factories in China, handling a wide range of tasks from equipment introduction and setup to technical support and project management.
[Specific Job Responsibilities]
Equipment Startup and Installation Support
- Equipment startup, installation, setup, and initial adjustment at local factories, primarily in China.
- Optimization of process conditions
Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Equipment malfunction analysis, parts replacement, and recovery work
- Process anomaly cause analysis (equipment, material, and condition isolation)
- Coordination with the Japanese head office's technical department and creation of technical reports
- Responding to technical inquiries from Chinese customers (in Chinese)
On-site Management and Interpretation
- Progress management of equipment installation projects (schedule, quality, cost)
- Training and education of local staff, safety management
- Technical interpretation, negotiation, and improvement proposals between Chinese customers and the Japanese technical team
Working Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Break: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
Language Proficiency: Business-level or higher in both Chinese and Japanese (ability to smoothly perform technical interpretation, negotiate with clients, and prepare reports)
Experience: Experience in field service and maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment or similar large-scale industrial equipment
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and vacuum
Mindset: Ability to travel to China 1-3 times per year (2 weeks to 3 months per trip)
Skills that can be utilized
- Experience in project management (progress and safety management) as a field engineer
- Experience in tough negotiations and coordination with Chinese clients and companies
- Deep understanding of Japanese business culture and practices, and high flexibility and leadership in the field