Product Engineer

About the role

The Product Engineer serves as the technical authority and documentation owner for assigned semiconductor product lines throughout the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustained mass production. Unlike a Process Engineer who focuses on equipment and process parameter optimization, the Product Engineer owns the product definition layer: managing product structure, material specifications, core quality tools, and all cross-functional documentation required to meet both internal standards and customer/HQ requirements. This role is central to quality governance framework and serves as the primary technical liaison between the local factory and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp. headquarters in Japan.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and control complete product information packages for new and existing product types, including product structure (BoM), material specifications, and product performance specifications (Product Spec)
• Issue and manage material requisitions required to support prototype and sample runs in coordination with the NPI and Production teams
• Develop and manage sample run schedules, coordinating cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Production to ensure on-time sample completion and accurate reporting to HQ
• Oversee shipment of sample products to HQ and customers, ensuring all accompanying documentation meets technical and quality traceability requirements
• Author, maintain, and revise core quality documentation including Design/Process FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), FACA (Failure Analysis and Corrective Action) reports, and related IATF 16949 core tool documents (Control Plan, MSA, PPAP where applicable)
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits (including IATF 16949 surveillance and customer audits)

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality engineering, product engineering, or process engineering role within an electronics or semiconductor manufacturing environment; fresh graduates with strong relevant internship or senior project experience in quality systems or product documentation are welcome to apply.
• Working knowledge of FMEA methodology (DFMEA and/or PFMEA) and quality management systems aligned to IATF 16949 or ISO 9001.
• Strong technical writing ability; capable of producing clear, structured engineering documents, reports, and specifications in English.
• Functional English proficiency for written and verbal communication with overseas counterparts; TOEIC score of 550 or above is advantageous but not required for application.
• Systematic problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to conduct structured root cause and defect analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 internal or external audits in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with APQP core tool documents: Control Plan, MSA, PPAP, and SPC fundamentals.
• Experience in semiconductor back-end assembly or testing environments (image sensor, CMOS, or automotive-grade devices advantageous).
• Proficiency in data tools: Excel (VBA/Macros), Minitab, JMP, or Power BI for defect trend analysis and reporting automation.
• Basic Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N4 or above) to support direct HQ communication; language allowance provided for continued JLPT advancement.
• Exposure to change management processes such as Engineering Change Notice (ECN) or Process Change Request (PCR) workflows.

Welfare and Benefits

• 5-Day Work Week: Monday – Friday

• Annual Bonus

• Provident Fund

• Language Allowance:Monthly incentives for both TOEIC & JLPT with no expiry date throughout your career

• Overtime Pay**:** Every extra hour is paid

• Health Insurance:Comprehensive annual medical coverage

• Fuel allowance for private vehicles or Company shuttle bus/van service plus an additional travel allowance

• Continuous Learning: Access to mandatory and elective training courses.

• Accident Insurance

• Attendance Bonus

• Annual Trip & Party

• Financial support for Marriage, New Baby, and Ordination.

• Financial support for the loss of a family member or natural disaster relief for your home.

• Fitness Support: Weekly incentive for staying active

• Financial support for English and Japanese language classes.

• Financial support for dental treatments

• Exclusive Sony Discounts: Special employee prices on Sony products.

• Flexible Benefits

  Choose and allocate your annual budget across 6 categories:

  • Weekly allowance for gym and sports activities.
  • Subsidy for hotel stays (Domestic & International).
  • Family Medical Care:Coverage for spouse and children.
  • Vision Care: Reimbursement for eyeglasses and lenses.
  • Coverage for various preventative vaccines.
  • Health Check-ups: Budget for additional medical screenings.