
Principal Fab Technology Engineer
Job Description
Job Title:
Principal Fab Technology EngineerJob Description:
The Role:
The Fab Technology Engineer (FTE) drives business growth in the semiconductor CMP polishing domain by identifying opportunities and securing customer wins through technical leadership.
This role requires deep expertise in CMP technology, strong collaboration with internal R&D teams, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships. The FTE is responsible for understanding customer technical requirements, developing tailored solutions, and facilitating product evaluation and qualification.
FTE(ファブテクノロジーエンジニア)は、半導体CMP研磨分野において、技術的なリーダーシップを発揮しながらビジネス機会を創出し、受注獲得に貢献する役割です。
顧客の技術要件を深く理解し、社内R&Dチームと連携して最適なソリューションを提供するとともに、強固な顧客関係を構築し、製品評価および認定の推進を担います。
In this role you will:
Business Development
Identify and pursue new opportunities in the CMP polishing market
Drive strategic initiatives such as Technical Engagement Meetings (TEM) to strengthen the company’s technical presence in Japan
Customer Engagement
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Understand customer technical and operational challenges
Deliver tailored, value-driven proposals
Internal Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Process Development, and Business Units to translate customer needs into optimized solutions
Provide actionable feedback from customer evaluations to improve products
Technical Proposal & Qualification
Develop and present comprehensive technical proposals
Lead and support on-site evaluations and product qualification to ensure seamless integration into customer processes
Business Impact
Achieve customer qualifications and drive revenue growth
ビジネス開拓
CMP研磨市場における新規ビジネス機会の発掘・推進
TEM(テクニカルエンゲージメントミーティング)等を通じた日本市場での技術プレゼンス強化
顧客対応
顧客との信頼関係構築・維持
技術的・運用上の課題の把握
顧客価値を明確に示す提案の実施
社内連携
R&D、プロセス開発、事業部門と連携し最適なソリューションを構築
顧客評価結果を製品改善へフィードバック
技術提案・認定
技術提案の作成およびプレゼンテーション
顧客オンサイトでの評価・認定活動の推進
ビジネス成果
顧客認定の獲得および売上貢献
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
Advanced degree is a plus
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on semiconductor industry experience
Strong expertise in CMP polishing (required)
Experience in the Japan semiconductor industry (required)
Core Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
Ability to lead technical discussions with customers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to work cross-functionally
応募要件
工学、材料科学、物理、化学または関連分野の学士号または修士号(修士以上歓迎)
経験
半導体業界での実務経験5年以上
CMPの専門知識(必須)
日本の半導体業界での経験(必須)
スキル・能力
半導体製造プロセスに関する専門知識
顧客との技術ディスカッション推進力
優れたコミュニケーションおよびプレゼンテーション能力
部門横断的な協働力
Your success will be measured by:
Be Trustworthy: Demonstrate integrity and transparency in all customer interactions
Be a Team Player: Collaborate effectively across Sales, Business team, Process development team, and R&D
Take Ownership: Show accountability, initiative, and commitment to high-quality outcomes
日本語
信頼性:誠実かつ透明性のある対応で顧客との信頼関係を構築する
チームワーク:営業、ビジネスチーム、プロセスディベロップメントチーム、R&Dと円滑に連携し価値を創出する
主体性:責任感と積極性を持ち、高品質な成果を追求する