Technical support Mechanical engineer
Engineering
Yachiyo, Chiba
Japan
On-Site
12/31/26
Job Description

Your Role:

1. Technical Inquiry Management

  • Handle technical inquiries related to various Edwards products by either assigning them to the most appropriate subject matter expert or responding directly.
  • For complex cases beyond the Technical Support team’s capability, collaborate with Product Development teams to provide solutions.

2. Customer Requirement Management

  • Lead the design and industrialization of derivative products involving minor specification changes driven by customer requirements.
  • When the scope or complexity is equivalent to new product development, escalate and transfer to the Project Manager (PM) and Product Development function.

3. Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions

  • Lead cross-functional teams to conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis for issues occurring at customer sites or within internal manufacturing processes, as reported by the Quality Assurance function.
  • Develop and implement corrective actions, including design changes where necessary.

4. Production Sustainability Activities

  • Lead end-to-end activities (design, prototyping, validation, and production transfer) to ensure continuous production in response to risks such as part obsolescence or supplier changes.
  • Identify and implement alternative components or solutions to mitigate supply risks.

5. Engineering Change Management

  • Lead engineering change activities arising from various drivers (e.g., customer requirements, quality issues, supply risks).
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Change Management, PMs, Procurement, Production Control, and Manufacturing functions to ensure smooth implementation.

6. Specification and Drawing Review

  • Prepare and review technical drawings and product specifications, including documents shared with customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

7. Standards and Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain fundamental knowledge of relevant standards and regulations applicable to company products, such as ISO, CE, UL, and RoHS.

8. Coaching and Development

  • Provide appropriate guidance, mentoring, and development support to junior engineers to enhance their technical and professional capabilities.

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Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type: 
Job Type:  On-Site
Posting End Date:  12/31/26
Functional area:  Engineering
Legal Entity:  Edwards Japan Ltd
Country/Region: 
City / Province:  Yachiyo, Chiba