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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Business Improvement Operations Production Technology Engineer - APC System Development

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChitose, Hokkaido, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience as a production technology engineer.
  • Experience in process control (APC or a similar field) in manufacturing.
  • Experience analyzing process data and conducting improvement activities.
  • Experience proactively coordinating and negotiating with related departments.
  • Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Intermediate-level or higher Excel skills.
  • Intermediate-level PC operation skills.
  • Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or above.

Responsibilities

  • Select control targets in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
  • Organize requirements and formulate specifications for processes targeted for APC implementation.
  • Design feedback and feedforward control logic.
  • Build, configure, and promote implementation of APC systems.
  • Identify sources of variation by analyzing manufacturing data.
  • Coordinate APC with statistical process control.
  • Optimize process conditions and promote yield-improvement measures.
  • Coordinate requirements with manufacturing, quality, equipment, and development departments.
  • Align implementations with on-site operations.
  • Build consensus and resolve issues related to system implementation.
  • Coordinate and negotiate with external vendors.
  • Establish APC operating rules.
  • Deploy the system on site and provide training.
  • Measure effectiveness and establish improvement cycles.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of statistical process control, fault detection and classification, and run-to-run control.
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing data analysis using Python, Excel, or statistical analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of control theory, such as feedback control.
  • Experience building manufacturing execution systems, equipment integration, or data platforms.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

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