Japan-Based Applications Engineer – 3D Tomography

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

ZEISS is seeking a highly capable and innovative engineer or scientist to join our team as an Applications Development Engineer for a three-year assignment based in Japan, followed by a long-term role in the United States.

In this role, you will be part of a diverse, international team focused on developing advanced metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Leveraging ZEISS’s FIB-SEM technology, you will help push the boundaries of 3D metrology and semiconductor device inspection, working on cutting-edge applications in a highly technical environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your expertise, apply your curiosity, and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies.

Fluency in Japanese is required for this role.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Hands-on development of applications for in-line metrology & inspection in semiconductor manufacturing using ZEISS’s FIB-SEM technology while based in Japan for a three-year assignment.

• Operate the FIB-SEM systems in the customers’ clean room environments in Japan.

• Be an integral part of the engineering team in Japan and help drive the development of FIB-SEM technology.

• Obtain first-hand knowledge of semiconductor FIB-SEM applications at Japanese customer sites and identify areas for improvement as well as new market opportunities.

• Work jointly & hands-on with internal hardware and software development groups during the Japan assignment.

• Provide technical guidance to Business Development Managers and the sales team while stationed in Japan.

• Lead and perform customer (live) demos with customer samples and wafers at Japanese customer locations.

• Your primary working location for the three-year assignment will be on the customer site in Japan. After the assignment, you will transition to a long-term role in the United States.

Do you qualify?

• Experience with SEM imaging and an excellent understanding of the SEM imaging mechanisms.

• Experience with FIB-SEM sample preparation will be an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability in the development of new processes or methodologies using FIB-SEM or SEM instruments.

• Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Knowledge of coding in Python or any other programming language which can be used for data analytics or image processing is a big advantage.

• Excellent communication skills, self-direction, integrity, positive thinking, a strong desire to learn, and good teamwork.

• Open to international travel and the experience to work in other semiconductor fabs (USA, S. Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan).

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics or Chemistry.

• Fluency in Japanese, both written and verbal, is required.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion. 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

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