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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Delivery Leader – Semiconductor - Semiconductor

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preferably lithography systems.
  • Understand lithography equipment operation, software architecture, and equipment control systems.
  • Have strong software engineering expertise in C/C++ development for Windows and/or Linux-based equipment systems, including hands-on software architecture, system integration, debugging, troubleshooting, and development of equipment control, communication interface, and industrial automation software.
  • Understand relevant and adjacent technologies and competitors’ services.
  • Have experience authoring complex proposals and negotiating master service contracts and long-term agreements.
  • Have experience working with global remote teams or offshore delivery models, and a proven ability to grow businesses profitably.
  • Have experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Be able to work independently and be results-driven, self-motivated, and persistent.
  • Be decisive, analytical, and strategic in approach.
  • Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electronics, electrical engineering, semiconductor engineering, or a related field.
  • Have at least 15 years of experience in semiconductor equipment software engineering or product development.
  • Have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Have experience in software maintenance, sustenance engineering, and production support.
  • Know C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or similar technologies.
  • Have experience with Linux- and Windows-based engineering environments.
  • Be familiar with databases, log analysis, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Understand software release management and version control practices.
  • Understand semiconductor fabrication processes and clean-room operations.
  • Know lithography workflows, wafer processing, and production environments.
  • Know SECS/GEM, GEM300, SEMI standards, or MES integration.
  • Have native-level Japanese proficiency or Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above.
  • Have business-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical and delivery interface for customer discussions related to lithography equipment software.
  • Support technical competency development in semiconductor lithography software and help build a sustainable engineering team capable of supporting future projects.
  • Lead and provide technical guidance for software engineering activities for semiconductor lithography equipment.
  • Lead reviews, technical workshops, and roadmap discussions.
  • Present support metrics, incident trends, risk assessments, and improvement plans to customer leadership.
  • Partner with the sales counterpart to scale the account.
  • Build long-term customer relationships and identify expansion opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with senior customer leaders, attend important business reviews and customer meetings, and obtain firsthand customer feedback.
  • Define and execute account growth strategies, build high-performing teams, strengthen delivery capabilities, ensure service excellence, drive continuous improvement, expand service scope, and increase revenue.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have previous experience with Canon semiconductor lithography products or Canon's semiconductor engineering organization; former Canon employees and retired professionals may also be considered.
  • Have experience interacting with semiconductor fabs such as TSMC, UMC, Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, GlobalFoundries, Intel, or Renesas.

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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