Equipment Process Manager

Manufacturing Engineering (Equipment/Process) Manager Location: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan Background of the Position Due to strong demand for power devices, particularly driven by AI-related applications, there is an urgent need to further improve factory productivity. In particular, there are challenges in stabilizing and improving equipment performance. We are seeking a professional who can lead on-site equipment/process engineering, with broad knowledge and experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as strong industry connections. Roles and Responsibilities - Serve as the Equipment/Process Engineering Manager for Front-End Semiconductor Processes (8-inch), specifically Diffusion and Implantation (Ion Implantation). - Production Engineering / Process Development: Establish mass production technology, optimize processes, and launch new technologies and new equipment. - Yield / Quality Improvement: Investigate root causes of issues, develop countermeasures, and improve yield and quality. - Team Management: Set goals, manage resources, and develop team members. - Cost and Equipment Management: Improve uptime, lead productivity initiatives, and manage CAPEX. - Communicate and negotiate with global teams and suppliers in English. Requirement - Hands-on experience in equipment engineering or process engineering for semiconductor diffusion and/or ion implantation processes (approximately 10+ years) - Management experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility (e.g., Team Leader, Section Manager, Project Manager, or equivalent) - Proven experience leading projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality organizations - Experience managing business relationships, negotiations, and collaboration with industry partners and external companies - Strong English communication and negotiation skills for working with global teams at the U.S. headquarters and with suppliers - Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 600 or above preferred) - 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 - Knowledge beyond diffusion/implantation processes - Experience with fab ramp-up or next-generation processes - Experience in multinational companies - Experience in driving process optimization and business improvement using AI technologies Ideal Candidate Profile - Logical problem-solving based on data - Ability to balance site-level and overall optimization - Leadership across functions - Adaptability to fast-changing industry - Strong focus on team development Location and Compensation Location: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan Salary: Flexible based on experience and skills