Comprehensive Machine Design Engineer

Date PostedJune 9, 2026LocationOsaka, JapanCompanyLightyear Japan Co., Ltd.SalaryJPY 4000K - JPY 6500KTypeelectronics (appliance/semiconductor) - design/cad design/cad operator

Job Summary

Handle the end-to-end mechanical design process for cutting-edge manufacturing and inspection equipment in fields like lithium-ion batteries and FPDs. Collaborate directly with major clients to define needs, perform 2D/3D CAD design, and oversee fabrication, assembly, and installation. Enjoy a stable role based in Osaka with global project opportunities and no forced transfers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end mechanical design process
  • Define technical requirements with major clients
  • Design automated units using 2D/3D CAD
  • Supervise fabrication, assembly, and on-site commissioning

Required Skills

  • Mechanical design experience
  • 2D/3D CAD proficiency
  • Japanese (JLPT N2 level)
  • Class 1 Driver's License
  • Willingness to travel internationally

Job Details

[Mission: Realizing automated equipment that supports next-generation industries] We handle the entire mechanical design process for manufacturing and inspection equipment in cutting-edge fields, such as lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) and flat-panel displays (FPDs), where demand is growing globally. [Specific Workflow] - Specification Review and Meetings: Define needs directly with major clients like Nippon Steel, Panasonic, and Yaskawa Electric. - Mechanical Design (2D/3D CAD): Design automated units for transport, inspection, and assembly, including equipment requiring ultra-precise control down to 10 microns. - In-House Fabrication and Assembly Verification: Personally verify assembly at our factories to ensure equipment operates as designed. - Installation and Commissioning: Visit client sites domestically and overseas to perform final setup. [Working Conditions & Benefits] - Working Hours: 120 annual holidays (two-day weekend, holidays, summer/New Year breaks). Paid vacation available. - Retirement: Age 65 with re-employment options. - Overtime: Averages 20 hours/month, paid in full. [Job Requirements] - Experience: Mechanical design (industrial machinery, conveying equipment, labor-saving machinery preferred). - Tools: Practical experience with 2D or 3D CAD. - Certification: Class 1 Driver's License. - Mobility: Ability to travel domestically and internationally for installation/commissioning trips (approx. one month). - Language: Business Level Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher). English/Chinese skills are beneficial but not required. [Preferred Requirements] - Experience in design for industrial automation (FPD, battery manufacturing, inspection equipment). - Experience with equipment setup and installation. [Desired Profile] - Proactive engineers with a sense of responsibility from design to final operation. - Intellectual curiosity to learn across mechanical, electrical, and control domains.