Manufacturing Software & Documentation Engineer
Tokyo
Automation – Automation - Retail /
Full-time /Part-time /Contract (English) /
Hybrid
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Software & Documentation Engineer to support the mass production of robots operating on our assembly lines. As a member of the DevOps team, you will build and maintain the software infrastructure required for production launch—ranging from development of manufacturing software to authoring and managing operational manuals.
Background & Mission
・Our proprietary “Ghost” robot is entering its mass-production phase.
・To accelerate line-startup speed and ensure stable quality, establishing a robust manufacturing-software platform and comprehensive procedure documentation is essential.
・The DevOps team bridges the software-development and manufacturing divisions, driving production success through software and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Software Development & Maintenance
- ○ Create tools for the production-management system and scripts for automated line inspection and testing.
- Embedded Software Build & Deployment
- ○ Design and implement build flows using ShellScript, Python, and C++.
- ○ Build and distribute ROS packages, and design/operate OTA update workflows on the production line.
- Documentation
- ○ Author and update setup guides, operation manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- ○ Liaise with manufacturing sites and external vendors for technical alignment and schedule coordination.
Must-Have Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience in embedded systems or DevOps domains
- Practical experience with ShellScript, Python, and C++
- Hands-on knowledge of ROS
- Experience creating and managing technical documentation (specifications, manuals, etc.)
- Strong communication skills in cross-functional teams
- English for business communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience launching manufacturing lines
- Embedded Linux build experience
- Experience building Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments
- Experience in startup or early-stage product launch environments
