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Manufacturing Technology Specialist

3M On-site mid full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technology Specialist to join our team at 3M. As a Manufacturing Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for technical support of manufacturing lines, start-up of new processes, equipment condition setting, and parameter optimization.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for manufacturing lines and daily production
  • Set up new processes, equipment conditions, and optimize parameters
  • Stabilize mass production quality, analyze and resolve issues, and improve yield and productivity
  • Modify existing equipment, introduce new equipment, and promote automation
  • Collaborate with related departments to solve problems

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field, especially chemistry, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
  • Native-level Japanese language skills
  • English language skills equivalent to TOEIC 600 or higher
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Valid driver's license for commuting

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in manufacturing technology, quality technology, or film coating
  • Practical experience in process improvement or quality stabilization
  • Experience with equipment troubleshooting
  • Data analysis experience using statistical methods

What makes this role interesting:

  • Opportunity to work with functional film products that 3M excels in
  • Directly see the results of yield improvement and productivity increase efforts
  • Experience the value of manufacturing through designing equipment and manufacturing conditions
  • Learn manufacturing knowledge through daily business
  • Collaborate with other line managers and global 3M members

We are looking for someone who:

  • Can autonomously identify and improve problems
  • Understands the manufacturing site and takes a site-specific approach
  • Is proactive in learning new technologies and manufacturing methods
  • Has high communication skills and can adjust across departments

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