Executive Officer (English-Japanese Bilingual/Semiconductor Industry)

Company Description

Toho Technology Inc. is the Chicago-based U.S. subsidiary of Toho Technology Corporation — a family-owned enterprise founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1819 and now 850 people strong across Japan, China, and Indonesia. Our 15-person Chicago team operates with entrepreneurial agility, serving the global semi-conductor and compound semiconductor markets with precision metrology equipment, field service, contract manufacturing, and automation components.

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Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional bilingual (Japanese/English) executive to serve as an Executive Officer. This is a rare chance lead and develop a lean, high-impact U.S. operation — reporting directly to the parent company in Japan. If you thrive on wearing multiple hats, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable growth, this role was built for you.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Lead development and ongoing maintenance of annual company goals and objectives in coordination with parent company executive leadership.

• Execute strategic operations to sustain and grow monthly profitability across all business units.

• Plan and lead annual and quarterly company meetings, reviews, and performance reports.

• Collaborate with the Japan parent company to align and execute business strategy.

• Develop deep familiarity with each division; motivate success by leading all division managers.

2. Sales Leadership

• Direct the General Manager of Sales & Service to achieve profit targets across four core business lines:

◦ Metrology Equipment

◦ Field Service

3. Contract Manufacturing Growth

• Oversee Contract Manufacturing Account Managers and provide hands-on guidance to grow both existing and new accounts to achieve profit targets across four core business lines:

◦ Contract Manufacturing services

◦ Automation Components

• Identify opportunities to expand the contract manufacturing portfolio and improve margin.

4. Finance & Compliance

• Supervise the Geneal Manager of Finance & General affairs and provide monthly oversight and sign-off on all financial reports — P&L, Balance Sheet, Revenue Plan, and Expense Planning.

• Oversee compliance across all areas: tax, insurance, regulatory requirements, and labor law.

• Approve compensation and benefits structures.

• Oversee accounting practices, inventory integrity, and contract management.

5. Human Resources

• Oversee the General Manager of Human Resources and Office Operations in the development of organizational structure, recruiting, performance review, and compensation systems.

• Ensure company policies align with labor standards and maintain a compliant, high-performance culture.

6. New Business Development

• Own and nurture strategic executive relationships with existing partner companies, including KLA, Onto, Merck, and Velo.

• Prospect, research, analyze, and qualify potential new partners and market opportunities.

• Present findings and recommendations to Japan executive management for go/no-go decisions.

• Coordinate the initial B2B outreach and relationship development process. 7

7. Product & Engineering Oversight

• Oversee the Field Service and Development Engineering team responsible for product engineering, installation, and maintenance.

• Drive annual maintenance contract revenue generation and ensure service quality standards are met.

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Native or business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional operations including sales, finance, and day-to-day operations

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage P&L, budgets, and financial reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

• Authorized to work in the United States; based in or willing to relocate to the Chicago area

• Comfortable reporting to and collaborating closely with executive leadership in Japan

Preferred

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management

• Background working with or within Japanese corporations; deep understanding of Japanese business culture

• Track record managing a U.S. subsidiary or branch office of a foreign company

• Hands-on, entrepreneurial experience building teams and driving growth in lean environments

• Technical or engineering background enabling productive engagement with engineering teams

• Experience in the micro-electronics or semiconductor industry

• MBA or advanced degree

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily office-based at 4809 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally by car, air, and other modes of transportation

• Regular evening teleconferences or video calls with Asia, with schedule flexibility as required

• Extended periods of desk work; standard office physical demands apply (standing, sitting, lifting, etc.)

• Proficiency with standard office technology: phone, computer, laptop, and business software

ABOUT TOHO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Toho Technology Inc. (Chicago) is the U.S. arm of Toho Technology Corporation, a family-owned company first established in Nagoya, Japan in 1819. Over two centuries of business, the company evolved from a regional trader into a manufacturer and distributor of industrial electronics and advanced technologies, cultivating foundational partnerships with Hitachi and other leading electronics manufacturers.

Today, Toho Technology Corporation employs 850 professionals across Japan, China, and Indonesia. Its U.S. subsidiary has been operating since 2001, serving a growing global customer base with sales staff, applications engineers, and field service engineers throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The Chicago team is diverse, multilingual, and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.