Global Environment, Tier 1 automotive supplier company
*MUST be in Japan, with working visa
■ Job Title
System Hardware Engineer
■ Company Overview
A global Tier-1 automotive technology leader specializing in digital cockpits, advanced display systems, and connected vehicle electronics. Operating across 17 countries, the company partners with leading automakers worldwide to design and deliver software-defined mobility solutions.
■ Your Role and Responsibilities
Act as the core technical liaison bridging Japanese customer engineering teams, global R&D centers, and manufacturing sites throughout the full product lifecycle. You will drive hardware specification alignments, conduct schematic reviews, perform hands-on PCB reworking and circuit debugging, author development documentation (DRBFM), and lead cross-functional risk mitigation across software, systems, mechanical, and quality teams.
■ Experience and Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in circuit design, hardware evaluation, and electronic component development.
- Foundational knowledge spanning electrical/electronic engineering and mechanical concepts.
- Practical skills in soldering, PCB modifications, and hardware debugging.
- Strong technical English proficiency (reading, writing, and technical correspondence with offshore teams).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
■ Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record working directly with Japanese automotive OEMs.
- Direct experience designing automotive display systems, instrument clusters, or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI).
- Familiarity with structured automotive development methodologies (DRBFM, FMEA, Design Reviews).
- Proactive, self-motivated problem solver with strong stakeholder management abilities.
■ Good Reasons to Join
- Industry Leadership: Join a global innovator at the forefront of digital cockpits, connected vehicle architecture, and EV electronics.
- High-Impact End-to-End Ownership: Influence product development directly from initial concept through to factory production.
- Global Collaboration Network: Work daily within an international engineering ecosystem spanning top global automakers.
- Professional Growth: Expand your technical and managerial career path in a structured environment.
■ Work Location
Japan
■ Salary
negotiable