About the Role
As a Field Application Engineer, you will collaborate with customers and OEMs to drive the fab introduction and optimization of semiconductor equipment, including MultiSEM. Through hands-on work in cleanrooms and project management, you will be responsible for problem-solving and customer support.
Responsibilities
- Resolve MultiSEM issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Continuously accumulate and update MultiSEM knowledge.
- Develop functions and applications according to customer needs.
- Lead support for MultiSEM utilization.
- Promote collaboration between customers, OEMs, and internal teams.
Requirements
- Technical degree in Engineering/Science (Bachelor's or higher) or equivalent practical experience of 10+ years.
- 5+ years of experience as an Application Engineer/Process Engineer in the semiconductor industry.
- Semiconductor project management experience, with the ability to drive teams towards high goals and short deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience with electron microscopes, especially SEM.
- Knowledge and experience with semiconductor manufacturing technology.
- Experience operating under FAB cleanroom protocols.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and technical documents.
- Advanced experimental skills and hands-on orientation, involving complex experimental setups.
- High level of communication skills in both spoken and written English and Japanese.
- Advanced mathematical skills.
Skills
- Application Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Project Management
- Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
- Cleanroom Protocols
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Experimental Design
- Hands-on Skills
- Communication (English/Japanese)
- Mathematics
Location
- Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- Tokyo Office (main work at customer site in Hitachinaka)
- Domestic and international travel
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- On-site (customer site)
- Business travel
Experience Level
- 10+ years (technical degree or equivalent)
- 5+ years (semiconductor industry)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Science
- Equivalent practical experience
Salary/Compensations
- ¥5,500,000 - ¥9,000,000 (including bonuses and various allowances, depending on skills and experience)
- Monthly salary: ¥340,000 - ¥600,000
Benefits
- Paid leave: 14 days in the first year, increasing to 21-25 days based on years of service.
- Holidays: Approximately 125 days per year (weekends, national holidays, New Year's holidays from Dec 29 - Jan 4), plus special congratulatory/condolence leave.
- Commuting allowance (up to ¥50,000).
- Social insurance (Employment, Workers' Accident, Health).
- Group term life insurance.
- Welfare Club membership.
- Discount on household medicines.
- Influenza vaccination subsidy.
- Eyeglass purchase discount.
- Company club activities.
- Retirement plan.
- Defined contribution pension plan.
- Cafeteria point system.
- Congratulatory and condolence payments.
About the Company
- ZEISS Group originated from a precision instrument and optics workshop founded in Jena, Germany in 1846 by Carl Zeiss.
- ZEISS Japan was established in 1911 and currently has approximately 400 employees across five locations, providing sales and service.
- ZEISS Japan partners with industries including semiconductor, automotive, mechanical engineering, biomedical research, and medical technology.
- ZEISS is also a leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
- The Carl Zeiss Foundation's long-term goal is to advance science and society together.
- ZEISS offers a modern work environment with opportunities for development, emphasizing expertise and team spirit.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
