Mechanical Engineer R&D in Japan

Syntegon Technology K.K. • Namegawa

Full-time

Namegawa

from today

Together with 6,300 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic partner for the pharmaceutical and food industries in processing and packaging technology. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help. Apply now and become part of our team!

At Syntegon Technology K.K. (Japan) we provide a wide range of services to meet customer needs, including sales of domestically manufactured and imported machines for the Japanese pharmaceutical and food markets, as well as packaging materials, validation, and comprehensive services. Our plant is located in Saitama (~50min train ride from Tokyo) with around 100 passionate colleagues.

"Working in Japan as a foreign engineer is both challenging and exciting. But thanks to SYNTEGON and the support of my colleagues, I really enjoy the opportunity to shape our machines with my own ideas and designs."
~ Sebastian, Mechanical Engineer

Your duties

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer as local hiring at Syntegon Technology K.K. (Japan). As Japan is the global inspection hub of Syntegon Technology, the focus lies on our local pharmaceutical inspection machines.

Your tasks:

Developing the (process) design competence of the mechanical engineering team
Work in the mechanical design of customer projects and R&D tasks
Giving on-the-job training to junior engineers
Monitoring the daily engineering quality and reducing defects
Leading the standardization, especially for inspection stations, reject stations, infeed and outfeed, as well as general modularization

Your profile

Your profile:

A degree in the field of mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a similar technical major
A minimum of 5 years professional experience as an engineer in mechanical design
You have extensive experience with 3D CAD and ERP systems (Solidworks, SAP)
Interested in the local culture and able to adapt to the local working environment
Independent, creative and motivated way of working
Willingness to take on responsibility and grow personally
Good communication skills

Preferred profile:

Working experience in a Japanese company (or overseas, preferably Asia)
Optimistic, able to work under pressure
Experience in training engineers
Experience in Standardization and Modularization of special machinery
Experience in pharma machinery design

More information

Our benefits:

A flexible, diverse and collaborative work environment, across multiple languages and nationalities
Relocation support, including the VISA process and accommodation
Reimbursement of one-way flight ticket to Japan
Paid annual leave and paid sick leave
A salary increase once a year and a bonus twice a year
All transportation expenses get reimbursed
Various social insurances as well as retirement benefits
Telecommuting systems are available

Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.