CRUS Controls Engineer

This job provides Controls System Engineering service of Daifuku AMHS equipment for our customers.

Daifuku AMHS products are used in the semiconductor fabs for transporting and storing customer’s WIP (Wafer In Process).

As the Engineering service, it requires daily meeting and communication with customers on the phone and email, also communicates with Daifuku designers in Japan so excellent communication skills in listening, writing and speaking is required.

The accuracy of document descriptions, specification values and the cost estimation are essential tasks for this job. As the technology is improving and enhancing every year, the requirements of our system standard is getting higher.

The person in this position must have the ability to learn new technology in variety fields in very short time. (i.e. electronics, networking, server platform, VMware, application software configuration running over MS windows server or Linux environment)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job Functions
• Listen to customers (internal and external) and write down customer requirements and determine technical specifications Q&A and meetings with the customers.
• Write technical specifications, create drawings, and schematics.
• Procure project items and track product EOL.
• Communicate technical specifications and costs to stakeholders
• Maintain Product Specification documents, and manage product delivery history and technical specifications

Responsibilities
• Communicate with customers and determine project specifications.
• Communicate project specifications and product specifications to stakeholders.
• Manage RFQ and AR dues and provide responses on time.
• Do due diligence on quality, accuracy, and clarity of technical documents and drawings.
• Document spec changes and communicate formally to stakeholders promptly.
• Implement solutions by the customer need dates.
• Hand over assigned projects to peers before disengaging the projects for an extended duration of time.
• Make sure that the solutions comply state laws, federal and local regulations, SEMI standards, as well as contracts.
• Track and manage changes in POR and the standard configurations.
• Follow CRUS and customer business processes.

QUALIFICATIONS and ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Possess strong oral and written communication kills
• Ability to effectively present Daifuku products
• Must be able to respond and follow up on questions and inquiries from internal and external customers
• Must be able to work overtime for the meeting with DFK designers in Japan, package generation by the tight due date
• Required to travel around 0 to 3 times per month (Majority trips are in Domestic and International travel to Asia and Europe depending on the project site)
• Must be highly motivated to coordinate resources toward successful completion of projects
• Must have a valid US state issued driver license and a valid passport
• Be flexible to travel in very short notice
• Self-management of time and health is essential for this work since we have very limited resource in our department.
• Must be able to work at high-speed pace, under a lot of pressure and adopt cultural and language difference between US and Japan
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to organize and maintain equipment information matrix.

EDUCATION

• Associate in Electrical Engineering or Associate in System Engineering (Required)
• Bachelor Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor Science in System Engineering or equivalent education level and knowledge

KNOWLEDGE/COMPUTER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/LANGUAGE SKILLS

Knowledge:
• Understanding of AutoCAD
• Drawing reading and understanding of schematics
• Strong problem solving skills
• Safety standards and rules for Semi-conductors industry

Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office (including Visio)
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Project (Preferred)
Experience:
• 2 – 5 years of experience as Electrical Engineer or Controls Engineer (Desirable)
• At least 2 years of AMHS experience (Desirable)
• Experience with presenting materials effectively and accurately

Language Skills:
• Fluent in English
• Japanese Language skills will be a plus but not required.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.

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