About this role
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
Background
Driven by strong and growing demand for power semiconductor devices, particularly in AI-related applications, improving factory productivity has become an urgent priority.
We are seeking talented engineers who can contribute broadly as Device Engineering / Process Integration Engineers, supporting activities ranging from new technology development and new product introduction to yield/quality improvement of mass production products, process optimization, cost reduction, and troubleshooting.
Roles & Responsibilities
In an 8-inch wafer fabrication facility, you will act as a technology owner for Analog IC processes, leveraging expertise in device engineering and process integration to drive development and manufacturing excellence.
• Lead and execute development and transfer projects for new technologies and new products • Improve product quality and yield through process design and optimization from development through mass production • Drive continuous improvement of quality, yield, and reliability for existing mass production products, contributing to technology robustness, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement • Manage manufacturing conditions for production products (Control Plans, FMEA, SPC) • Perform root cause analysis of issues and implement corrective actions based on risk management, including recurrence prevention (8D, FTA, Why-Why analysis, Risk Assessment, etc.)
Key Relationship
• Direct Report: Manager, Device Engineering Department • Key Interfaces: Engineers and managers within Aizu Wafer Fab, Global Engineering Teams
Qualifications (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field • Experience in device engineering or process integration in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment (Minimum ~5 years) • Fundamental knowledge of IC processes, device physics, electrical characteristics/testing, analog IC circuits, and reliability • Understanding of product specifications (SPEC) and design margin concepts • Hands-on experience in data analysis (yield, electrical characteristics, defect/failure analysis) and strong problem-solving skills • Practical experience in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for yield loss or performance issues • Experience leading cross-functional projects involving manufacturing, process engineering, design/product development, quality, and backend operations • Ability to communicate effectively in English (email and web meetings) with global teams and U.S. headquarters • Business-level English proficiency (e.g., TOEIC score of ~600 or higher)
• 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
• Experience as a technical lead or engineer in new technology development or technology transfer projects • Experience in semiconductor circuit design, device simulation, or test development • Knowledge and hands-on experience with semiconductor front-end processes and equipment • Leadership experience in yield improvement or process optimization projects • Ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions in English meetings • Experience working in a multinational or global company environment is a plus • Experience in driving process optimization and business improvement using AI technologies
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Continuously improves personal skills and can adapt to broader and deeper technical responsibilities • Understands factory and departmental KPIs and is committed to achieving them • Demonstrates strong ownership of products/technologies and drives problem-solving and improvements through to completion • Able to identify root causes and solve problems logically and systematically • Proactively identifies risks and implements preventive actions through risk assessment • Effectively communicates and collaborates across teams, influencing and leading stakeholders • Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward change and new technologies • Possesses a customer-oriented mindset and understands on-site realities, making decisions based on overall optimization rather than partial optimization