Field Service Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment Installation and Start-Up

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

Japan, Miyagi, Sendai

Positions: 5 full-time roles

Experience: 2–6 years

About Us

We are a global engineering services company supporting customers across aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, high tech, MedTech and healthcare, rail, and semiconductors. We operate in multiple countries, with engineering and delivery centres worldwide.

We believe the hardest engineering problems need polymaths: curious minds who see engineering everywhere and bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to their work. We celebrate engineers who question, explore, and look beyond the obvious to find better answers.

About the Role

You will work with a leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturing company. The team is expected to grow to approximately 50 members.

  • Start up semiconductor manufacturing machines and equipment at local factories.
  • Maintain and manage semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Adjust and assemble semiconductor devices.
  • Travel domestically and internationally for approximately 70%–80% of the role.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to report, consult, and communicate consistently.
  • Ability to understand customer and team-member requirements and work well with others.
  • Interest in working with and adjusting machines, and a serious approach to work.
  • Comfort standing for extended periods in a clean room.
  • Ability to take business trips lasting approximately 1.5–3 months at a time.
  • Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N3 level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience installing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, LCD manufacturing equipment, or medical devices.
  • Experience working in a clean room.
  • Familiarity with safety standards in the semiconductor equipment industry.
  • Strong communication skills when working with global teams or stakeholders.