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JOB ID 21032
R&D Director/Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000
It is a global automotive technology supplier that develops advanced mobility technologies that support vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. We work closely with major automotive manufacturers around the world and have engineering and development locations in multiple regions.
In Japan, we have R&D bases specializing in advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the fields of ADAS and autonomous driving.
We will be the "technical compass" of next-generation lighting solutions, and at the forefront of open innovation, we will be the command tower that combines internal and external intelligence to implement value that is not yet in the world.
Leading the next-generation lighting solutions of the future. Acting at the forefront of open innovation, this role integrates internal and external expertise to implement value that does not yet exist in the market.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- ■Realization of innovation, technological breakthroughs
, and presentation of technical guidelines:
Armed with his own expertise, he leads the R&I project team. Provide
clear guidance for complex technical issues ・Innovator of problem solving:
Propose and execute
the "next move" based on original analysis and logical support for project bottlenecks ・Lead multi-criteria decision-making:
Use multifaceted matrices such as performance, cost, and reliability to logically derive optimal solutions. Convince the people involved
■Building an ecosystem and promoting global knowledge reflow
and open innovation:
Startups, research institutions, and technology providers from around the world are evaluated and selected as partners. Deeply understand their technology roadmap and synchronize
it with the company's strategy • Resource management:
Collaborate with internal specialized departments (calculation, simulation, testing, etc.) to achieve
optimal resource allocation and project acceleration ・Knowledge cross-felting:
Share knowledge gained through R&I across the organization Induce technological innovation that transcends departmental boundaries
■Intellectual Property Strategy Construction and Defense
and Formalization of Inventions (IDM):
We develop patent mining strategies and lead
invention notifications to protect innovative ideas. Completion of FTO:
We conduct detailed analysis to ensure the safety of our business to ensure that we do not infringe on the rights of other companies
■ Formulation
of technology watches and roadmaps and intelligence activities:
Thorough analysis of competitors' products and patents. Explore
the possibility of transferring technologies from adjacent industries (consumer electronics, aerospace, etc.) to the automotive sector. ・Define the future:
Directly participate in the development of roadmaps in technology development plans (TDPs) for next-generation products to create future industry standards
■Realizing Innovation and Driving Technical Breakthroughs
・Providing technical guidance:
Leverage your expertise to lead R&I project teams, providing clear guidance on complex technical challenges.
・Innovative problem-solving:
Identify project bottlenecks and propose/execute the next steps based on unique analysis and logical reasoning.
・Leading multi-criteria decision-making:
Use multi-dimensional matrices, such as performance, cost, and reliability, to logically derive optimal solutions and gain stakeholder alignment.
■Building Ecosystems and Circulating Global Knowledge
・Promoting open innovation:
Evaluate and select global startups, research institutions, and technology providers as partners. Deeply understand their technology roadmaps and align them with company’s strategic goals.
・Resource management:
Collaborate with internal specialist teams (calculation, simulation, testing, etc.) to optimize resource allocation and accelerate projects.
・Knowledge cross-fertilization:
Share insights gained from R&I across the organization to stimulate technological innovation beyond departmental boundaries.
■Intellectual Property Strategy and Protection
・Formalizing inventions (IDM):
Develop patent mining strategies to protect innovative ideas and lead the filing of invention disclosures.
・Ensuring FTO (Freedom to Operate):
Conduct meticulous analysis to avoid infringement on third-party rights and ensure business safety.
■Technology Watch and Roadmap Development
・Intelligence activities:
Conduct thorough analysis of competitors’ products and patents, and explore opportunities to transfer technologies from adjacent industries (consumer electronics, aerospace, etc.) into the automotive domain.
・Defining the future:
Participate directly in roadmap planning for next-generation product development (TDP) to shape future industry standards.
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- Requirements
- ・Master's or doctoral degree or equivalent advanced technical background (optics, physics, electronics, materials engineering, etc.)
・Practical experience in R&D or advanced development in the manufacturing industry (especially automotive, optics, precision instruments) (estimated 10 years or more)
・Management experience
・Business level English proficiency: The ability to perform practical work without feeling language barriers in high-level technical discussions, negotiations, and documentation with global bases and overseas partners.
・Master's or Doctoral degree, or equivalent advanced technical background (e.g., optics, physics, electronics, materials engineering).
・Practical experience in R&D or advanced development in the manufacturing industry (preferably automotive, optical devices, or precision instruments) ? roughly 10+ years.
・Management Experience
・Business-level English proficiency: capable of conducting high-level technical discussions, negotiations, and documentation with global offices and international partners without language barriers.
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- Location
- Kanagawa
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Childcare support system, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation
- Attractive
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