Leads development, testing, maintenance, prototype design, and customer support for Kawasaki robotics systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Serves as the technical focal point, coordinates mechanical, electrical, software, and prototype teams, responds to technical inquiries, and provides on-site field support during system startup, including domestic and international travel.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary
Robotics System Application Engineer leads the activity of developing, testing and maintaining robotics systems designed for semiconductor industry.
Core Role Responsibilities
- Respond to customer’s request on Kawasaki robotics system application for semiconductor industry.
- Be the technical focal point of Kawasaki robotics system. Respond to technical inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Lead the activity of prototype design projects. Provide technical guidance to mechanical team, electrical team, software team and prototype team to complete system application within committed timeline.
- Provide field support on customer’s site on initial system start up, including domestic or oversea travels.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
a. Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years’ technical experience working on semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to understand & articulate complex technical concepts in presentation format
- Strong organizational & time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work with limited supervision
b. Preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in an engineering position in robotics, automation or semiconductor industry
- Experience with Kawasaki robots and software.
- Experience with equipment operation in semiconductor fab environment.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
- Able to sit, stand, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
- Ability to use common mechanical tools including but not limited to screw drivers, hex keys, torque wrenches
- Attendance is a requirement of this position
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