Technical Specialist

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
aoi.terasaka@zf.com