JOB ID 24127

Design and Development Engineer

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Mechanical, Research & Development
  • Saitama
  • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

Development, manufacturing, and sales of turbochargers, electric boost, electric axles for electric vehicles, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and automotive software.

[Features and recent developments]
Japanese subsidiary of Garrett Motion, a Swiss automotive parts manufacturer with operations in 17 countries. (Listed on NASDAQ in the U.S.) Originally the Japanese subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. of the U.S., a major control equipment manufacturer, the company took its current name following the spin-off of the current parent company in 2019. In recent years, the company has been expanding its business not only in turbochargers for passenger and commercial vehicles, but also in industrial turbochargers, electric axles for electric vehicles that support electrification technology, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and other products, as well as a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cybersecurity. We are also expanding our business in a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cyber security.



This is an opportunity for you to be a part of global dynamism and be based in Japan. Development work starts in conjunction with new engine and powertrain system development plans. From information gathering for new contracts to design, testing, mass production start-up, and delivery, all phases require close collaboration with the customer.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Responsible for the development and perfect launch of new applications as a development engineering team
    - Direct contact to the customer engineering team
    - Working as part of an international cross-functional team
    - Define customer targets and perform turbo matching simulations to define the application in terms of performance, functionality, reliability and cost Perform turbo matching simulations to define the appropriate aero design and turbo model, replacing the customer's needs in terms of performance, functionality, reliability and cost
    ・Turbo package design respecting customer interfaces and constraints, working with CAD designers to create drawings of each component and turbo, prototype Execution of hardware construction, reliability risk assessment and development of action plans for countermeasures
    - Gap analysis between customer needs and product limitations
    - Development of design validation plan in compliance with project milestones and phase exit criteria, driving activities internally and externally
    - Program within the project team Work closely with managers, sales, purchasing, and plant to provide technical insights to minimize risks, maximize opportunities, and coordinate plans to resolve field and manufacturing issues
  • Requirements
    ■Required
    ・Business level English proficiency *Communication with overseas development departments will occur
    ・Bachelor's degree or similar in mechanical engineering, internal combustion engines, or transportation systems
    ・Willingness to take on next-generation technologies such as electric vehicles and fuel cells.

    ■Welcome
    - Mechanical engineer with knowledge and development experience in internal combustion engines (diesel and gasoline)
    - In-depth knowledge of mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, turbomachinery, and engineering processes
    - 5-10 years of automotive industry and engine component development
    - Project management skills
    CATIA v5 experience
    - High teamwork skills and a proactive and open mindset, not altruistic
    - Mindset to look for opportunities for continuous improvement
    - Willingness to learn and acquire new skills and abilities
    - Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills

    ◾️The ideal candidate
    - Must possess listening skills and be able to clearly communicate complex issues in simple language.
    ▪ Must be able to lead improvement of work practices in a positive work environment.
    -Ability to quickly determine the feasibility of customer requests.
    - Effective communication skills.
    - Experience in direct customer interaction is welcome.
    - Proactive leadership with a collaborative spirit.
  • Location
    Saitama
  • Salary
    ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Foreign capital company, Make use of languages

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