Semiconductor Trainer - Course Developer

Canon Solutions America; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

"Dress for Your Day" attire program (c

Volunteer opportunities to give back

Canon welcome kit and merchandise

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver training on semiconductor photolithography equipment. You will develop lessons, conduct in-house and on-site sessions, and maintain training facilities to ensure equipment readiness for demonstrations.

The role combines technical expertise with instructional design, involving collaboration with customers and internal teams, and may require up to 50% travel within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Semiconductor equipment maintenance knowledge preferred.
• Up to 50% travel within the US.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user training on Photolithography products both in-house and at customer sites.
• Provide classroom and laboratory training covering operation, maintenance, and installation aspects.
• Develop new internal and external technical materials and revise existing ones.
• Verify accuracy of technical procedures to support field service technicians and customers.
• Manage training facilities and equipment in the San Jose area.
• Interact with customers to discuss training needs and gather feedback.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Photolithography

Technical trainer

Travel up to 50%

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

About the Role

Do you have training experience on semiconductor processes/equipment? 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 cleanrooms 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.

Your Impact

• 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

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• 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 PowerPoint

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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 $70,310- $103,770

Company Overview

About our Company - 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. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world‑class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

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.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. 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. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon.

And Even More Perks!

• 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 Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Workstyle Description

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.