Job Summary :
SCREEN is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We are seeking a detail-driven Product Engineer who can translate complex customer requirements into commercially successful, next-generation solutions. This highly visible role connects customers, sales, factory engineering in Japan, service teams, and OEM partners - turning technical needs into clear specifications, executable programs, and measurable business results. Salary Range: $130,000 - $190,000
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive Engineering Solutions: Lead responses to RFQs for new tools and equipment changes. Capture customer design requirements, initiate requests with SCREEN factories in Japan, and convert customer use cases into commercial opportunities.
- Manage Change Requests: Evaluate and track modifications to existing equipment, define preferred scopes, and coordinate execution with factory engineering and service teams.
- Lead OEM Integration: Develop specifications that satisfy customer requirements and manage ongoing OEM relationships from definition through implementation.
- Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional teams in delivering CIP programs that achieve customer objectives while meeting SCREEN’s financial targets.
- Configuration Control: Maintain accurate specification libraries and system configurations and provide timely updates through customer User Forums.
- Engage with Customers: Chair User Group meetings, coordinate factory demonstrations, and serve as a trusted product expert across modular systems and component-level specifications.
- Understand the Business: Build a strong command of SCREEN’s internal workflows and customer operations to improve responsiveness, alignment, and execution.
Job Requirements :
- The successful candidate will be an exceptional written and verbal communicator who can lead cross-functional teams in achieving customer goals. They will also demonstrate the ability to conduct root cause analysis and communicate findings using industry-recognized methodologies. Japanese language fluency is not required for this role.
- Formal business training, particularly in the sales and marketing of capital equipment, is a plus.
- A combination of education in another discipline - including bachelor’s or postgraduate study - and directly related experience may be considered in place of the stated degree requirements.
Education & Experience:
- BS in EE, ME, ChemE, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry from an accredited institution with 2 years of industry experience.