NTK – Engineer – Technical Support
NGK Spark Plugs, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures which include IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, J-Sox and Safety related policies.
- Collect, analyze, and report information on customer designs impacting Niterra products, focusing on STF, Package, and assembly applications.
- Use CAD software for detailed designs, parts lists, and specifications.
- Facilitate communication between Japan, the US, and customers to resolve design issues.
- Conduct regular and ongoing design review meetings with customers.
- Resolve complex technical issues, conduct advanced research, and identify product innovations.
- Provide expert judgment and analysis for the design and implementation of technical products.
- Manage technical documentation between the Company and customers.
- Secure approval for Design for Manufacturing drawings from NTK Ceramic Co., a Niterra group company.
- Summarize information from industry sources.
- Engage with strategic customers to understand their design activities and future trends.
- Attend industry events related to standards, regulations, and semiconductor technology.
- Collaborate with regional teams to summarize global semiconductor trends and support Niterra Japan's business strategies.
- Organize and manage technical information to ensure efficient utilization within Niterra.
- Assist Niterra Japan and NTK Ceramic Co. in new product development projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and business units.
- Support STF Business Units in resolving technical issues and establishing Engineering Specifications.
- Arrange technical reviews and write reports for customer visits.
- Assist Factory Engineering and Quality Assurance in resolving customer product quality claims.
Sales Support
- Collaborate with sales personnel to provide information and achieve sales goals.
- Review customer inquiries with sales to ensure complete information is submitted in quotes to Japan.
- Educate NTK sales team on new products and technologies.
Other Duties:
- Completes special projects assigned by Niterra management and Niterra Japan
- Contribute to technology exchange sessions for Niterra USA associates to learn and discuss semiconductor-related topics
Qualifications
Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 1 to 2 years technical or related experience
- Analysis; Decision-making
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Basic Math skills
- Presentation
- Problem-solving
- Project Management
- Relationship building
- Research
- Technical Communication
- Proficiently communicate in writing and verbally in English and Japanese
- Office productivity software (advanced skill level): Excel, WORD, PowerPoint and computer-aided software (CAD, Zuken, etc)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Ability to see and hear (correctable)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to bend
- Ability to travel with public transportation
Potential Hazards:
- Normal office hazards