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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 19 August 2026
外資系機器メーカーにて、プロジェクトソリューションエンジニアの募集がございます。電気・自動化分野における革新的なソリューションの設計・導入をリードいただくポジションです。プロジェクトマネジメント経験をお持ちの方を歓迎いたします。
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Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum
Location: Fukuoka
Date Posted: 10 August 2026
A multinational mobility solutions company is looking for a Plant Project Leader. The selected candidate will manage new program industrialisation, plant improvement initiatives, design changes, and manufacturing efficiency projects from development through production launch.
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Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 4 August 2026
A global engineering and manufacturing company is looking for a Product Manager. The successful candidate will support product development, provide technical support to customers, coordinate with global engineering teams, and drive business growth for anti-vibration and belt drive system products. This is a hybrid setup role.
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 31 July 2026
IT企業にてシニアプロジェクトマネージャーの募集です。工場等の生産現場で使われる産業用無人搬送車（AMR）の導入に向け、顧客提案と、初期段階から実装まで一連のプロジェクト管理を担っていただきます。目安1億円以上の大規模案件のプロジェクトマネジメント経験をお持ちの方にご活躍いただけます。
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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum
Location: Kanagawa
Date Posted: 30 July 2026
外資系電子部品メーカーにてシックスシグマプロジェクトマネージャーの募集です。プロジェクトを主導し、包括的な製品開発管理、計画通りの製品リリースを担っていただきます。勤務地は神奈川県となります。
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum
Location: Chiba
Date Posted: 7 July 2026
A multinational industrial engineering company is looking for a Site Delivery Team Leader. The selected candidate will lead a multi-national technical team, oversee project staffing and departmental operations, support workforce development, and ensure the successful delivery of site projects while promoting a high-performance and inclusive culture. This is a hybrid setup role.
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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 22 June 2026
An international packaging products manufacturer is looking for a Project Manager. The selected candidate will lead project execution, manage stakeholders, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
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What are the current trends in Japan’s engineering job market?
Engineering recruitment is being shaped by automation, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor investment, energy and infrastructure development, and continuing shortages of skilled technical professionals. Employers are increasingly seeking candidates who can improve processes, introduce automation, manage complex projects, and support advanced equipment and technologies. Hiring remains selective, but competition is strong for professionals with specialised expertise and practical industry experience. -
Which engineering roles are in demand in Japan right now?
Demand is strong for Project Managers, Automation Engineers, Application and Design Engineers, Process and Equipment Engineers, Field Service Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and Engineering Managers. Employers are also seeking quality and maintenance professionals who can support manufacturing sites, technical operations, and process improvements. -
Which qualifications and certifications are important for engineering positions in Japan?
Requirements vary across engineering disciplines and industries. Employers typically look for relevant technical qualifications, practical experience, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of the standards, systems, and processes used within the sector. Some regulated or specialist positions require professional licences or technical certifications, while other roles place greater emphasis on demonstrated expertise and project experience. Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 level or above is required, while English may also be necessary for positions involving international teams and global operations. -
What salary range can engineering professionals expect in Japan?
Salary levels vary by discipline, region, seniority, and industry. In East Japan, Automation Engineers, Application and Design Engineers, and Project Managers typically earn around ¥10M–¥15M annually, while Engineering Managers and Directors earn approximately ¥15M–¥20M. In West Japan, Design Engineers generally earn ¥7M–¥10M, Project Managers ¥8M–¥12M, and Process Engineers or Process Managers ¥9M–¥15M. Compensation is generally higher in Tokyo and Osaka, where many listed and foreign companies are headquartered. Download our free Salary Survey Guide for detailed benchmarks across Japan’s engineering and manufacturing markets.