Semiconductor Trainer – Course Developer

MERCY COLLEGE; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Dress for Your Day attire program

Volunteer opportunities

Canon welcome kit / swag

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. seeks a Semiconductor Trainer – Course Developer to design and deliver training on photolithography equipment.

Based in the San Jose office, you will prepare lesson plans, partner with customers and internal teams, and maintain training facilities and equipment to ensure readiness for demonstrations. The role combines technical expertise with course development and training skills, with travel up to 50% within the US and full-time on-site presence at assigned offices.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience, plus 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Semiconductor equipment knowledge preferred; photolithography equipment knowledge helpful.
• Prior experience as a technical trainer is preferred.
• May require up to 50% travel within the US; valid driver’s license and driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user training on Photolithography products in-house and at customer sites.
• Provide classroom and laboratory training covering operation, preventive maintenance, application, and installation aspects of Canon photolithography equipment.
• Develop and revise internal and external technical materials to keep content current and accurate.
• Verify accuracy of technical procedures to support field service technicians and customer needs.
• Deliver detailed presentations on technical topics.
• Maintain and operate training facilities and equipment at the San Jose facility.

Skills

Semiconductor training experience

Technical trainer experience

Travel up to 50%

MS Office proficiency

Training material development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Semiconductor Trainer – Course Developer

Recruitment began on July 28, 2026

and the job listing Expires on August 28, 2026

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.

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

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.

And Even More Perks!

• Employee referral bonus


• “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

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All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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 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.