Full time

Mechanical Engineering Staff Engineer (Process Improvement)

Posted by Cohu • Japan, Japan, Japan

📍 Japan, Japan 🕒 February 25, 2026

About the Role

The Production Engineering Section is responsible for the following main tasks:

  • Planning, preparing, and implementing the necessary equipment, tools, and jigs in accordance with quality requirements and drawing specifications for new and existing products.

  • Designing production processes, creating work instructions, and planning and executing layouts that align with those standards.

  • Planning and executing productivity improvements in line with company objectives.

  • Establishing on-site processes that ensure safety, health, and a proper working environment, including equipment installation and necessary improvements.

  • Planning and executing capital investment projects required to implement the above activities.

  • Defining in-house versus outsourced plating processes and promoting internalization.

  • Collaborating with onsite teams on workplace improvements and 5S activities.

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