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
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