MEP Engineer Automotive
Job Summary
You will be responsible for the design, construction management, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and sanitary (MEP) equipment at a global automobile manufacturer's factory. The role involves overseeing equipment life cycles, from initial design and load calculations to commissioning and performance verification. You will work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and budgetary requirements in a global environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and evaluate MEP systems
- Manage construction process and safety
- Supervise contractors and subcontractors
- Oversee budget and cost estimation
- Troubleshoot and improve equipment performance
Required Skills
- 5+ years of MEP engineering experience
- Fluent Japanese and Business English
- Proficiency in technical drawing interpretation
- Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems
- Project management and reporting skills
Job Details
### Job Responsibilities
- Design and evaluation of mechanical, electrical, and sanitary equipment systems.
- Load calculation and equipment selection for HVAC equipment.
- Specification confirmation for electrical, piping, lighting, and power generation equipment.
- Coordination with building and construction teams.
- Process, quality, and safety management of equipment construction.
- Management, guidance, and supervision of MEP contractors and subcontractors.
- Review of drawings, specifications, and submitted construction documents.
- Verification of design issues and proposal of alternative solutions.
- Cost estimation, budget planning, and reasonableness confirmation.
- Commissioning, adjustment, and performance confirmation.
- Infrastructure equipment surveys and troubleshooting.
- Equipment improvements focused on energy efficiency.
### Job Requirements
- University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or Environmental).
- 5+ years of experience in facilities design or construction management at a general contractor or specialized firm.
- Experience in a listed company or major construction-related firm.
- Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for report and presentation creation.
- Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent).
- Business-level English (TOEIC 735-860) for documentation and communication.
- Ability to commute to Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing and managing factory equipment (HVAC, electrical, or plumbing).
- Knowledge of capital investment planning and energy-saving improvements.
- Prior experience working in a global or foreign-affiliated company environment.
### Benefits
- Competitive salary with separate overtime pay.
- Comprehensive social insurance coverage.
- Commuting allowance and retirement allowance system.
- Various training programs and qualification acquisition support.
- Complete two-day weekend (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays).
- Over 120 days of annual leave (including Year-end, New Year, and paid leave).