Embedded Hardware Design Engineer for Robot Control System (Intermediate/Senior)

Tokyo, Japan
4 - Hardware & Manufacturing – Hardware System Team /
Full Time, ENG JD /
On-site
Mujin has revolutionized the field of industrial automation with its unique robot control technology and is currently revolutionizing the supply chain worldwide. Today, we are rapidly expanding our business both domestically and internationally, serving clients ranging from Japan to US, Europe, and China who share our vision of "Liberate humans from manual labor to make them focus on creativity, innovation, and making the world a better place."

The position we are currently recruiting for is within the Hardware System Team, pivotal in developing our core product, the Mujin Controller. You'll be responsible for Embedded Hardware System Development for the next-gen Mujin controller and wireless Mujin pendant. Your expertise in Product life cycle management will drive automated tool creation to enhance Mujin production. From system requirements to mass production, you'll ensure high-quality, high-speed, user-friendly Mujin products, evaluating overall system performance across electronics and software engineering.

Your Responsibilities

    • Lead product development from concept to manufacturing, covering HW system design, prototyping, verification, testing, and certification of new products.
    • Conduct market research and analysis to inform new product development plans.
    • Design board schematics, printed circuit board schematics, fabrication drawings, PCB layout designs, drawer/rack/system wiring and cabling diagrams, and conduct circuit simulation analysis.
    • Collaborate with software engineers to resolve hardware interface issues and conduct debugging.
    • Drive continuous improvement through failure mode analysis, performance optimization, and trade-off studies.
    • Ensure product designs comply with global standards and implement design changes as necessary.
    • Prepare technical documentation for product-related firmware, hardware, and test plans.
    • Perform other tasks related to product development.

Required Skills & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment control design
    • Experience in PCB layout or related academic studies.
    • Experience in designing high-speed signal circuits or related academic studies.
    • Good understanding of hardware/software interfaces.
    • Experience or knowledge of computer motherboard design.
    • Experience or knowledge of basic repeater design.
    • Experience or knowledge of high-reliability electronic product design.
    • Proficiency in business-level English.

Preferred Skills & Experience

    • Experience in FPGA design.
    • Working experience or knowledge of PSpice.
    • Working experience or knowledge of HSM (Hardware Security Module).
    • Experience in designing high-speed I/O interfaces.
    • Experience designing industrial IoT devices, particularly industrial PCs.
    • Experience troubleshooting EMI/EMS (Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Susceptibility).
    • Working experience or knowledge of design, development, and certification in functional safety, particularly in medical, automotive, aerospace, and other electronic products.
Location
3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan
Nearest Station: Tatsumi Station, Shinonome Station

Work Hours
8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)

Salary
・Flexible, depending on experience and skills
・Salary revision twice a year
・Additional bonuses or incentives may be available based on performance

Holidays
・Two days off per week (Every Saturday and Sunday)
・Annual paid leave
・Year-end vacations
・Celebration or condolence leave
・Family caregiver leave
・Maternity leave
・Childcare leave
・Other holidays as defined by the company

Company Benefits
・Flexible dress code policy
・Commuting allowance
・Social insurance (including Employment, Industrial Accident Compensation, Health Insurance, and Pension)
Free buffet lunch every workday
Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
High-end coffee machine
Exclusive Employee Gym Access
・Monthly team dinner support

Relocation Support
If you relocate from outside of Japan, we will provide the following support.
・Visa sponsorship
・One-way flight to Japan
・Shipping expenses covered up to a specified limit
・Temporary housing assist
・Permanent housing assist