Senior Application Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Senior Application Engineer (Semiconductor): Driving Micron’s advanced process development through technical expertise and strategic use of application products and knowledge with an accent on leading complex issue resolution and influencing customer direction. Focus on ensuring alignment, expectation management, and clear communication with the customer.

Location: Onsite in Higashi-Hiroshima city, Japan. Onsite support and occasional cleanroom work are required.

Company

hirify.global is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What you will do

• Lead Micron process development activities and oversee implementation of advanced application functionalities.
• Engage proactively with customers to clarify technical challenges and drive data‑driven solutions.
• Lead issue resolution from initial assessment to closure with timely and transparent communication.
• Act as the primary technical interface toward Micron, ensuring alignment, expectation management, and clear communication.
• Manage technical stakeholders and influence decision-making across customer and internal organizations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical problem solving and drive projects/workstreams to achieve customer goals.
• Strong customer management and communication skills.
• English requirements: TOEIC 700+, capable of leading technical discussions in English both internally and externally.

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in semiconductor front-end process development.
• Japanese language skill JLPT N2 or above; able to independently lead technical discussions with customers in Japanese.
• Experience guiding junior members or leading technical communities is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.