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Become our next FutureStarter
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Technical Specialist
Country/Region: JP
Location:
Yokohama, 14, JP, 223-0057
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Req ID 89150 | Yokohama-JTC, Japan, Capri Japan KK
About the Team:
The Semiconductors, Technology & Electronic Components team is responsible for defining and managing global semiconductor and electronic component strategies that support current and future product platforms. The team works closely with suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing organizations to ensure component reliability, compliance, supply continuity, and technology competitiveness. By leveraging deep technical expertise and strong industry partnerships, the team enables robust and innovative product development.
What you can look forward to as Semiconductor & Electronic Component Specialist:
Develop and execute global strategies for semiconductor and electronic components, including selection, evaluation, approval, and lifecycle management
Serve as the technical expert for customer engagements, business growth initiatives, and component-related issue resolution
Influence supplier roadmaps and specifications to align with future product requirements and technology strategies
Define and support component qualification, validation, testing, and functional safety compliance activities
Manage component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence, second sourcing, and long-term supply continuity
Lead supplier development and performance improvement activities while ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements
Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on component selection, alternatives, and best practices
Maintain component data, documentation, and approval workflows using Siemens EDM or equivalent systems while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Your Profile as Semiconductor & Electronic Component Specialist:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor or electronic component development, preferably within the automotive industry
Strong knowledge of semiconductor technologies, including IC design, wafer fabrication, assembly, and testing processes
Proven experience in component selection, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management
Familiarity with automotive and semiconductor industry standards such as AEC-Q100, 8D problem solving, failure analysis, and advanced testing methodologies
Understanding of semiconductor supply chains, supplier management, and electronic component sourcing strategies
Working knowledge of Siemens EDM or similar component data management systems, as well as REACH and RoHS compliance requirements
Business-level proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Why you should choose ZF in Yokohama?
Annual Leave
Hybrid Work Environment
Flexible Working Hour
A supportive collaborative team environment
Growth Opportunity
Be part of our ZF team as Technical Specialist and apply now!
Contact
Aoi Terasaka
[email protected]
Be part of our ZF team as Technical Specialist and apply now!
Contact
Aoi Terasaka
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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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