Job Title: Hardware Smart MFG Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Work Style: Onsite at Client Office

Language Requirements:

Native level of Japanese speaking and writing (JLPT N2), Business level of English (TOEIC 750+)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick learner, innovative individual with 7+ years of experience in the IoT/Industry 4.0 space across Edge/Connectivity /IT-OT/PLC/Sensorization enabling Smart Manufacturing, Connected things, ESG initiatives for Global Customers.

Responsibilities:

• Define and document technical architecture
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements
• Evaluate and select appropriate platforms for the solution
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues
• Participate in continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Mandatory Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hardware development and product design
• Execute projects and tasks with a team of engineers (hardware, firmware, mechanical, test), including vendor coordination, supplier interactions, and procurement as needed for project purposes
• Skilled in full hardware development to production cycles
• Expertise in mixed signal (ADC, DAC, grounding concepts), high-speed designs (memory interfaces, bus architectures, high-speed communication links), and analog electronics requiring low power, high accuracy interfaces to field sensors and transducers
• Excellent knowledge in designing analog circuits with different sensing designs using voltages, current, pressure, etc.
• Familiar with 32-bit/64-bit processor-based design, preferably NXP processors
• Familiar with 32-bit/64-bit microcontroller-based design, preferably STM
• Exposure to Memory devices (DDR, NAND, NOR, etc..)
• Experience in reverse engineering analysis
• BOM optimization
• Experience in designing, simulating, and verifying analog circuits such as operational amplifiers, data converters (ADC/DAC), voltage regulators, and filters
• Familiar with industry-wide tools for schematics and PCB (e.g., Cadence, Allegro)

Preferred Qualifications

• Perform detailed analysis needed for robust hardware designs (e.g., thermal, SI, EMC modeling, derating, reliability, xFMEAs)
• Capable of hands-on design as well as independently performing design reviews of schematics, PCB, functional testing, pre-compliance, and certifications
• Familiarity with industry standards for IO (4-20mA, HART, DI/DO, Universal IOs) and industrial standard communications (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ModBus, CAN-FD, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in meeting industry standards and global compliance for EMI/EMC, functional safety, and incorporating design principles to meet IEC61000 standards, UL, and other safety and wireless compliance

Salary: Estimated salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year