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ハードウェアエンジニアリング部長/ Head of Hardware Engineering

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A robotics and AI company is searching for a Head of Logistics Hardware Engineering. The selected applicant will be in charge of overseeing the entire development process, from conceptualisation to delivery. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire development of the logistics hardware system
  • Direct and manage teams responsible for mechanical design, electrical design, and firmware design
  • Ensure execution of committed plans through risk management
  • Make key decisions and design optimal hardware architecture to meet business requirements
  • Manage team personnel and control labour costs and development budgets
  • Lead cost-reduction projects for products

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of practical experience in mechanical design
  • Experience in the development and market deployment of hardware systems with multiple actuators (robotic manipulators)
  • Comprehensive experience from conceptual design to mass production design
  • Understanding of the following technical areas in actuator systems:
    • Basic motor control system design and pneumatic system design
    • Basics of sensor feedback control
    • Mechanical strength and durability design
    • Experience in designing for mass production and market introduction
    • Experience in design considering manufacturability (DFM)
    • Experience in designing to achieve cost optimisation
  • Experience in hardware development for logistics or industrial robots with manipulators
  • Hands-on experience in electrical design and firmware development
  • Experience in hardware architecture design for robotic systems
  • Proficient in Japanese and English

About the Company:

A pioneering robotics and AI company focused on revolutionising human-computer interaction through advanced telepresence technology.

Keywords:

ロボット工学, 技術, テクノロジー, AI, エンジニアリング, 機械, 設計, ハードウェア

Job Ref: UH2FV4

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Hardware Engineering

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: UH2FV4-734127AC

Date posted: 25 June 2025

Consultant: Samuel Poirot