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シニアシステムエンジニア/ Senior System Engineer

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A global engineering company is looking for a Senior System Engineer. The selected candidate will lead system engineering activities across the lifecycle of mechatronic products, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive cross-domain technical leadership for mechatronic product development
  • Define and manage system requirements, architecture, integration, validation, and release processes
  • Improve processes, methods, and tools for systems management
  • Oversee project timelines, resources, and progress reporting to leadership
  • Develop and apply reuse strategies for system implementation
  • Provide technical expertise and propose cost-effective solutions to meet customer needs

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or above in engineering (mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics)
  • More than 5 years of experience as System Engineer, System Controls Engineer, System Architect or similar
  • More than 1 year of experience supporting quality and test
  • More than 1 year of experience in problem resolution and project management
  • Experience in continuous integration and deployment setting
  • Knowledge of systems engineering (requirements engineering, system architecture, and testing)
  • Prior experience handling Japanese automotive OEMs
  • Understanding of feature planning and project management
  • Familiarity with technical leadership with Systems Engineering domain
  • Background in electrical hardware (ECUs is ideal)
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Skilled in Windchill RV&S (Integrity Lifecycle Manager + Source)
  • Possess valid Japanese driver’s licence
  • Fluent level English and Japanese (JLPT N2+)

About the Company:

A global engineering group, this company delivers innovative products and services to businesses within the automotive industry. With tens of thousands of employees across a number of countries, the company remains a leading presence while continuing to evolve and expand.

Keywords:

エンジニア, エンジニアリング, 電気工学, 機械工学, テクニカル, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: GCJY1P

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Engineering Management

Industry: Engineering

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tochigi

Job Reference: GCJY1P-22BC6C2C

Date posted: 1 May 2026

Consultant: Kiyo Hagan