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Company Name

NGK Insulators, Ltd.

Job Type

Academia-specific job postings (open positions)

Work Detail

[Job Summary] Development of new rechargeable batteries, nanoceramic films, electrolytic cells, semiconductor wafers, etc. Scope of Change: Possibility of reassignment to any role [Job Details] * Product development and design of new rechargeable batteries (nickel-zinc secondary batteries) * Material and process development for new secondary batteries (nickel-zinc secondary batteries) * Quality improvement and application technology development for FGAN wafers * Development of new functional inorganic materials * Material analysis in new product development * Thermal spraying technology development for semiconductor manufacturing equipment * Search for membrane materials that can effectively separate target substances * Development of film deposition methods for densely forming separation membranes * Performance evaluation and microstructural analysis of fabricated separation membranes * Business Division: Research and Development Division

Ideal Profile

We are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in organic materials, inorganic materials, separation membranes, catalysts, semiconductors, batteries, etc., and a strong desire to boldly take on new challenges. [Required Qualifications - Work Experience] Experience in materials research and development, product development, product analysis, and process development. You can utilize your experience in materials and product development. * Development and commercialization technology for various secondary battery cells and modules * Experience in secondary battery product development and commercialization * Electrochemical measurement and evaluation technology, material analysis technology * Technology and experience in materials and process development for various batteries * Compound semiconductor thin-film deposition technology, device manufacturing technology, and device evaluation technology * Experience in wafer product technology development * Structural analysis technology (XRD, spectroscopic analysis) * Knowledge of ceramics * Experience in thermal spray material development * Experience in film evaluation (SEM, various measurements)

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

[Required Qualifications - Degree] Master's or Doctoral Degree [Required Qualifications - Major] Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Chemistry / Other (Physics) *This is an open position for academic professionals. Project management skills (experience in a series of initiatives from development to product launch and mass production), new technology research skills. Depending on the position, knowledge of new rechargeable batteries / knowledge of equipment and handling know-how in the semiconductor industry, utility design / knowledge of GaN wafer manufacturing and applications / knowledge of the functional materials field / knowledge of processes and equipment in the semiconductor and crystal growth fields / technology research skills (literature, patents, academic activities, etc.)

Work Location

NGK Headquarters (Mizuho-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) Scope of change: Company-designated locations (including locations where telework is performed)

Phd. Stating Salary

Starting Salary (FY2026) Doctorate Graduate: ¥352,200 Master's Degree Graduate: ¥325,000 Undergraduate Graduate: ¥305,000 *Actual salary will be determined according to company regulations, taking into account experience, abilities, etc. Salary Increase: Once a year (April) / Bonus: Twice a year (June and December)

Selection Flow

Application → Document Screening → Interview (2 rounds / Web interview or NGK Headquarters. A job aptitude test will be taken before the final interview) → Job Offer → Start of Employment *Application Documents: Resume, Work History *Those who pass the document screening and proceed to the interview will be notified of a web test.

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https://job.axol.jp/bx/c/ngk/job/detail/gGw6gDnhKjXqLlkdS

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