Technical Trainer​/Course Development; Semiconductor

About the Role

Based in our San Jose office, you will develop and deliver training on industrial products (photolithography equipment). Not only will you prepare lesson plans, but also partner with customers and internal members to implement training as well as maintain equipment in the clean rooms and training facilities to ensure equipment availability for training and demonstrations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with your course development and training skills.

This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory.

Conduct user training on Photolithography products both in-house and at customer sites - Provide classroom and laboratory training for internal and external customer training courses that includes but not limited to operation, preventive maintenance, application, and installation aspects of Canon photolithography equipment - Develop new internal and external technical materials - Revise existing internal and external technical materials to ensure technical materials are current and accurate - Verify accuracy of technical procedures to support field service technicians and customer needs - Provide detailed presentations on technical topics - Responsible for operation, and maintenance of the training facilities and training equipment and preparation of the instructional site in the San Jose facility - Participate in discussion groups as needed, to share technical information and improve technical knowledge of less experienced colleagues - Contact customers to discuss training needs and acquire feedback from customers on current training programs and systems

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience and 3-5 years of related work experience - Semiconductor equipment, maintenance knowledge preferred, photolithography equipment knowledge helpful - Prior experience as a technical trainer preferred - May require up to 50% travel within the US (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary). Additionally, because this position requires driving for company business as an essential function of the job, must remain in compliance with company safety guidelines and policies - Ability to work flexible shifts - Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Power Point

The worker is required to have close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses for extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Working in office environment and also in cleanroom environment (wearing full clean room suit, facemask, gloves, safety glasses)

* In accordance with applicable law, we are providing the anticipated base salary for this role $69,300 - $103,770

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

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You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts -“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

Base salary and benefits are described in the posting. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.