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Equipment Development Engineer
Intel, Japan, Tokyo
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the METI-SATAS program, focused on development, integration, and deployment of next-generation assembly and test process equipment, factory automation systems, and material handling solutions for a pilot line in Japan. This role spans the full equipment lifecycle-from requirements definition and design through supplier integration, installation, and qualification-in close collaboration with global Intel teams and external equipment and consortia partners.
The position is based in Japan and includes hands-on engagement with suppliers and pilot line equipment, process engineering and operations.
The role may focus on process equipment engineering, factory automation and material handling systems, or end-to-end systems integration depending on program needs and candidate experience.
Multiple positions may be filled from this requisition across process equipment engineering, factory automation and material handling systems, and systems integration disciplines.
What you need
- Excellent communication in Japanese and English, and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, or related field)
- 7+ years of industry experience in process engineering, equipment development, systems integration, semiconductor manufacturing, or manufacturing automation.
- 5+ years of experience in project management and technical leadership
- Strong experience with CAD tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications
Nice to have
- Experience with semiconductor manufacturing process equipment, especially in assembly and test
- Experience with semiconductor process development, process characterization, qualification, troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.
- Familiarity with SEMI standards and equipment interoperability requirements
- Experience with semiconductor material handling systems, including FOUPs, trays, EFEMs, load ports, AMHS (stockers, OHV, PGV, AMR), and sorter/handling systems
- Experience with industrial controls, factory automation systems, and equipment integration
- Experience working in pilot line, RnD factory, or multi-tool integration environments
- Familiarity with equipment or process improvements targeting energy efficiency and consumables/material waste reduction
- Strong supplier and stakeholder management experience in a global environment
- Knowledge and experience with equipment automation, control systems, and software systems is helpful.
Job Type
Intel Contract Employee
Shift
Shift 1 (Japan)
Primary Location
Japan, Tokyo
Additional Locations
Business group
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.
Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
Posting Statement
Position of Trust N/A
Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Legal notes
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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