Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> 1. Lead Electrical Design Activities - Manage the design and installation of electrical components and sensors for forklifts. - Guide the development of electrical circuits and wiring harnesses. - Review and approve 3D CAD models and drawings. 2. Understand Customer Needs - Work with customers and internal teams to define technical requirements. - Choose suitable electrical components and sensors based on performance and cost. 3. Team Management - Lead and support a team of electrical engineers. - Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure quality and deadlines are met. - Share knowledge and help team members improve their skills. 4. Problem Solving - Identify and fix design issues during development and testing. - Improve design processes and product reliability. 5. Communication - Communicate clearly in Japanese or English with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience> • Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field. • Experience: At least 5 years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in industrial equipment, electric forklifts, automotive, EVs, construction machinery, or similar industries. • Strong knowledge of electrical control circuit design, relay logic, wiring harness design, and Electrical BOM. • Experience with Siemens NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD Electrical. • Knowledge of industrial sensors, CAN communication, and low-voltage electrical systems (24V/48V/80V). • Understanding of EMC/EMI, vibration, IP rating, temperature, and product durability. • Language Skill: English – Business Level <Preferable Skill / Experience> • Japanese at N3 level or above is an advantage. • Experience in electrical system design for forklifts, AGVs/AMRs, EVs, or mobile machinery. • Experience with Altium Designer, MATLAB, or Simulink. • Knowledge of Functional Safety, ISO 3691, ISO 13849, CANopen, or J1939. • Experience leading or managing a technical team of 3–10 members or more.