Job Description -
1. Main Objectives
- Serve as key point of contact for the customer and company engineering organization
- Manage customer and development projects to ensure customer and company success
- Manage Development activities with cross-functional groups to ensure the projects are within the defined specifications, cost and delivery schedule
- Own and present technical data, concepts, and specifications to customers
- Provide timely update to management and project requestors with the clear status of the development projects
2. Responsibilities
Interface and engage with customers at the technical and end-user levelTranslate the information, request or specification given by requestors into the project requirementPrepare cost estimate for engineering hours, prototype spending and final system costDrive the DFMEA, Risk Assessment and brainstorming for new system or feature developmentPreparation, planning and coordination of project tasks to ensure compliance with its requirements, schedule and cost, with involved task managers and engineersManagement and coordination of the development materials and toolsEnsure complete verification and validation, with proper hand-over to operation and field service team including the necessary technical documentations and trainingCommunication of development project related informations to other stakeholdersInterface with upper management, engineering, sales, and field service to ensure projects have adequate resources, communicate status, and to coordinate resolution of technical issuesAny tasks that may be assigned to you from time to time3. Essential Quality Expectations
Proactively identify opportunities for improvementSeek for continuous improvement in own job processesProvide accurate reporting4. Authority
Access to Cohu Engineering documents needed to fulfill objectives and responsibilitiesResource management of Cohu engineering resources in-line with Cohu employment handbook (daily tasks, leave, extra-hours, travels)5. Requirements & Qualifications
Excellent time management and planning skillsExperienced in different statistics and quality tools (DFMEA, DOE, and risk assessment)Experienced in working effectively with cross-functional teamStrong knowledge on semiconductor equipment processStrong commitment to learning, development and continuous improvementEffective verbal and written communication. Able to clearly convey information and ideasDiplomatic, patience and good listening skillsCreative, innovative, out of the box problem solvingWilling to travel for about 20% of the time to supplier or customer (local / oversea)