Design Lead
Japan
Job Description
Design Lead
Kurokawa Gun, Miyagi

Job Summary

  • Learn and understand TML products, engineering processes, design standards, and applicable safety requirements.
  • Perform mechanical design for plasma etching chambers, chamber-connected units, and related mechanical parts.
  • Create, review, and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using Siemens NX.
  • Conduct technical investigations and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Perform engineering analysis and contribute to CAE activities such as thermal and structural/strength analysis, where required.
  • Identify technical issues, perform root-cause investigation, and support troubleshooting through resolution.
  • Prepare clear engineering documents, reports, specifications, and design-related communication in Japanese and English.
  • Act as a bilingual bridge between TML Japan and HCLTech teams, ensuring accurate communication of requirements, design changes, risks, and actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and share information and workload to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Respond calmly and professionally to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including repeated or sudden specification changes.
  • Follow all TML safety rules, workplace regulations, information-security requirements, and confidentiality obligations.
  • Perform other engineering duties assigned by the client and provide overtime support when reasonably requested.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn and understand TML products, engineering processes, design standards, and applicable safety requirements.
  • Perform mechanical design for plasma etching chambers, chamber-connected units, and related mechanical parts.
  • Create, review, and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using Siemens NX.
  • Conduct technical investigations and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Perform engineering analysis and contribute to CAE activities such as thermal and structural/strength analysis, where required.
  • Identify technical issues, perform root-cause investigation, and support troubleshooting through resolution.
  • Prepare clear engineering documents, reports, specifications, and design-related communication in Japanese and English.
  • Act as a bilingual bridge between TML Japan and HCLTech teams, ensuring accurate communication of requirements, design changes, risks, and actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and share information and workload to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Respond calmly and professionally to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including repeated or sudden specification changes.
  • Follow all TML safety rules, workplace regulations, information-security requirements, and confidentiality obligations.
  • Perform other engineering duties assigned by the client and provide overtime support when reasonably requested.

Skill Requirements

•    Diploma, technical college qualification, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
•    Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or N3 level. N2 is preferred.
•    Business-level English communication skills.
•    More than five years of practical experience using Siemens NX for mechanical design or Solideadge  
•    More than five years of experience creating and reviewing 2D drawings and 3D models.
•    More than five years of working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
•    Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute effectively as a team member.
•    Experience coordinating projects or engineering activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
•    Ability to communicate technical matters clearly and work in an onsite, customer-facing environment.

Other Requirements

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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.