Process Automation Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Responsibilities:

Manager who will lead the advancement of AI-based process optimization, data-driven manufacturing innovation, and Industrial Engineering (IE) across our semiconductor laser production lines.

• Lead the development and deployment of AI/ML models for yield improvement, anomaly detection, and process optimization
• Promote data-driven decision-making by building dashboards, automated analysis tools, and data pipelines
• Identify and execute manufacturing improvement projects focusing on cycle-time reduction, bottleneck removal, and process stability
• Collaborate with product, quality, and process engineering teams to implement integrated manufacturing solutions

Expected Background:

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering or data analytics
• Strong motivation to apply AI technologies to real manufacturing challenges
• Experience leading technical projects or improvement activities

Expected Skill:

• Hands-on experience applying AI or machine-learning techniques to real datasets or manufacturing problems
• Practical experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL, JMP, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and basic industrial engineering concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Fluent Japanese speaker and Basic communication skills in English (reading/writing and participating in online meetings or email discussions)
• Preferred Skills: Experience in high-tech or semiconductor manufacturingKnowledge of MES systems or digital manufacturing toolsExperience applying AI models to real-world production operations