Are you an experienced engineer looking to develop specialist expertise in industrial equipment safety, product certification, and international safety standards? Join a global technical testing and assessment organization that helps manufacturers bring safe, compliant industrial products to international markets.
As an Industrial Equipment Safety Engineer, you will evaluate a wide range of advanced technologies, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robotics, automation systems, and power electronics. You will manage technical safety assessments, collaborate with manufacturers, and prepare detailed evaluation reports to support product certification.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial machinery design, equipment testing, or manufacturing technology who want to transition into a specialized product safety and certification role.
Based in Yokohama, you will benefit from structured technical training, dedicated mentoring, flexible working hours, and remote working opportunities when customer-site attendance is not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Industrial Equipment Safety Assessment: Evaluate industrial machinery, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, robotics, and electrical technologies against applicable product safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Technical Consultation & Customer Engagement: Lead technical discussions with manufacturers to understand equipment specifications, clarify assessment requirements, and establish project expectations.
- Product Testing & Technical Evaluation: Conduct technical reviews and witnessed evaluations to assess machinery safety, identify potential risks, and determine compliance with relevant standards.
- Certification Reporting & Documentation: Prepare accurate technical reports documenting assessment results, engineering findings, and supporting evidence for product certification decisions.
- International Safety Standards Advisory: Provide technical guidance to customers on machinery safety requirements, product compliance, and relevant international regulations.
- Certification Project Coordination: Collaborate with engineering colleagues and other departments to coordinate assessment activities and progress projects through the certification process.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Address engineering questions, review technical documentation, and support manufacturers in understanding product safety requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Professional experience in the design, development, testing, operation, or maintenance of industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment.
- Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- University degree, technical college qualification, or junior college qualification in a relevant engineering field.
- Practical understanding of industrial equipment, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience using English for communication in a professional or technical environment.
- Ability to review technical information, evaluate engineering requirements, and document assessment findings accurately.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to technical detail.
- Independent working skills and a proactive mindset, with the ability to take ownership of assigned engineering tasks.
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills to build productive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage technical assignments, prioritize activities, and progress projects effectively.
- Flexibility to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Confidence in discussing technical requirements, addressing customer questions, and resolving engineering challenges.
- Commitment to continuous learning and developing specialist expertise in product safety and certification.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent level - required for technical discussions, customer consultations, and collaboration with manufacturers in Japan.
- English: Fluent level - used for communication with international colleagues, reviewing technical standards, and preparing technical documentation. Practical English ability is important, with TOEIC 600 or equivalent referenced as a guideline rather than a mandatory score.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, semiconductor production systems, or industrial automation technologies.
- Experience applying IEC, EN, UL, or JIS safety standards during product design, development, testing, or technical evaluation.
- Familiarity with functional safety principles and safety-related control circuit design.
- Experience interpreting international technical standards, product safety regulations, and engineering specifications written in English.
- Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and communicate assessment findings clearly.
- Previous exposure to machinery safety, product compliance, electrical safety testing, or equipment certification.
- Interest in developing specialist knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines and emerging industrial technologies.
About the Company
Our client is an international provider of technical testing, product safety assessment, and certification-related services, supporting manufacturers in demonstrating product safety and meeting international market requirements.
The organization works with companies developing advanced industrial equipment, automation technologies, electrical systems, and manufacturing solutions.
Its engineering specialists help manufacturers navigate technical safety requirements through equipment assessments, compliance evaluations, and certification support.
With access to international engineering expertise and a wide range of industrial technologies, the company offers professionals the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge while contributing to safer products and global manufacturing standards.
Joining this organization means becoming part of an international technical environment where engineering expertise, product safety, and customer collaboration are central to its services.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation of ¥8M-¥11M, offering an opportunity to develop a specialist engineering career.
- Comprehensive Technical Training: Receive approximately one year of foundational on-the-job training, supported by a dedicated mentor to help you develop expertise in industrial equipment safety and certification.
- Specialist Engineering Career Development: Build valuable knowledge in machinery safety, international product certification, technical assessment, and regulatory compliance.
- Career Progression Opportunities: Take on increasingly complex assessment projects and develop toward technical leadership or team management responsibilities as your expertise grows.
- Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Work with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robotics, power electronics, and automation systems, gaining insight into engineering developments across multiple industries.
- Flexible & Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and opportunities to work remotely when customer visits or on-site assessments are not required.
- Generous Annual Leave: Receive 15 days of paid annual leave upon joining, in addition to weekends, public holidays, and year-end holidays.
- Professional Learning Support: Access subsidies for external training and educational programs, including language lessons, to strengthen your technical and communication skills.
- Comprehensive Employee Support: Benefit from retirement savings support, family leave programs, childcare arrangements, and employee counseling services.
- International Collaboration: Work alongside engineering specialists and international colleagues while supporting manufacturers seeking access to global markets.
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