Position: System Engineer (Electrical Project Engineer)
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Working Hours:
9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (1-hour break)
Team Structure:
Team Size: 8 members
Reporting Line: Reports to Senior Management
Job Responsibilities:
- Define electrical concepts, design, and specifications for assigned projects and tasks
- Review customer requirements and prepare gap analysis documents
- Provide electrical requirement specifications to vendors and verify circuit diagrams
- Conduct technical risk assessments and propose mitigation plans
- Evaluate new electrical components for customer projects
- Support project managers with technical inputs, including integrated circuit diagrams and safety concepts
- Provide technical support for sales activities and assist in vendor management
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (sales, procurement, logistics, service teams)
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages
- Participate as a key team member in ongoing engineering projects
Project duration typically ranges from 12 to 24 months from initial quotation to final delivery.
Travel Requirements:
- Domestic travel: Approximately once per month
- International travel: Approximately once per year
Requirements:
Must Have:
- Strong understanding of electrical and electronic circuit design (IEC / JIS standards)
- Knowledge of PLC programming (ladder logic creation and analysis)
- Experience in power systems (generation, transmission, or distribution)
- Strong foundation in mathematics and physics
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Good teamwork and communication skills
Good to Have:
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems
- Experience in developing new technologies or improving existing systems
- Hands-on experience with tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and soldering equipment
- Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable workflows
- Experience with electrical design software (EPLAN preferred)
- Knowledge of risk assessment tools (e.g., SafeExpert)
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of industrial equipment or automation systems
- Project management experience
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Self-driven and able to complete tasks independently
- Fast learner with strong adaptability to new technologies
- Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills
Education and Language:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Japanese Language: JLPT N3 or above (Mandatory)
- English: Intermediate or above
Technical Skills:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- CAD tools
- ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Basic understanding of industrial safety and process systems
Salary:
- ¥5,000,000 – ¥8,000,000 per year
- (Negotiable based on experience and skills)
Benefits:
- Paid leave: 10 days (first year)
- Special leave (marriage, bereavement, etc.)
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Work-from-home option (1–2 days per week)
Application Requirement:
- English CV required (can be prepared before interview if needed)
Interview Process:
- First Round: Hiring Manager and HR
- Final Round: Top Management and HR
