Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> You will be responsible for forklift systems products: 1. Design and develop PCB-based control units for forklift systems: - Motor controllers - Power management boards (DC-DC converter, Relay, Microcontroller,...) - Lighting & safety systems - Sensor interface boards 2. Perform circuit calculation & design: - Current, voltage, power, thermal - Timing, signal integrity, EMI/EMC - Component derating calculation - Thermal calculation for PCB & enclosures 3. Other: - Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (Altium Designer, Kicad, etc.) - Generate, review, and manage Gerber files, assembly files (Pick & Place), and BOM for manufacturing - Perform DFM/DFT reviews with manufacturing engineers - Validate hardware design through bench testing, lab measurement, and prototype evaluation - Interface with mechanical engineers to ensure optimal PCB integration into forklift structures (vibration, temperature, IP ratings) - Collaborate with software/control teams to ensure interface alignment (CAN, LIN, SPI, analog/digital IO) - Work with PCB manufacturers and EMS partners, release Gerber data and drawings for production - Prepare technical reports, test plans, and design validation documents - Provide technical support during pilot production and mass production. * Have chance to go to Japan (not mandatory)
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience> • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field • Language: Japanese - Conversational Level (from JLPT N3) or English - Conversational Level (TOEIC from 500) • Experience: - Have 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware and PCB design for automotive or industrial products - Hands-on experience with circuit calculation and analysis (DC/DC converters, H-bridge motor control, EMC/EMI filters, power devices) - Strong skills in schematic capture, PCB layout, Gerber generation, and BOM management - Strong understanding of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and design-for-compliance - Experience designing for automotive/industrial environments (temperature, vibration, ingress protection) - Familiarity with CAN bus and industrial/automotive protocols - Understanding of DFM/DFT principles - Familiarity with Siemen NX, Teamcenter, Agile PLM, or similar data management systems