Automotive FAE US Assignment
Job Summary
I-PEX Inc. is seeking a Field Application Engineer (FAE) for automotive parts to be based in the US after an initial period in Japan. The role involves providing technical support to Tier 1 automotive customers and collaborating across departments to drive design solutions. Candidates will work on cutting-edge technologies including AI, 5G, and automotive components in a global environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to Tier 1 automotive customers
- Propose technical solutions during the design stage
- Drive new business development and customer acquisition
- Coordinate mass production launches with internal teams
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science
- TOEIC 700+ or equivalent English fluency
- Experience in automotive parts industry
- Proficiency in 3D-CAD (Solidworks)
Job Details
Job Description:
As a Field Application Engineer (FAE) for automotive parts, you will be responsible for the following tasks. This position is an overseas assignment; after being hired in Japan, you will be assigned to our US office once preparations for overseas assignment are complete.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Technical support for the design and development departments of automotive Tier 1 customers.
- Identifying technical challenges at the customer design stage and proposing technical solutions in collaboration with internal technical departments.
- Initiating customer projects internally.
- New business and customer development.
- Supporting mass production launch in collaboration with technology, quality, and manufacturing departments.
Working Hours:
9:00 - 17:45
Job Requirements:
■MUST Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field (mechanical, electrical, etc.), or equivalent technical understanding.
- English communication skills (目安: TOEIC 700 or higher).
- Basic MS-Office skills.
■WANT Requirements
- Knowledge of connectors, resin molded products, metal parts, or electronic components.
- Practical experience in the automotive parts industry.
- Practical experience with 3D-CAD (Solidworks).
■Desired Candidate Profile
- Individuals who can take initiative in their work.
- Globally-minded and eager to take on challenges.
- Individuals with strong communication skills.
- Individuals who can identify problems and resolve them by involving stakeholders.
- Individuals who understand the unique quality and development processes of the automotive industry and can respond persistently.
Benefits:
- Overtime pay: Fully paid.
- Commuting allowance: Fully paid.
- Location allowance: 20,000 yen.
- Family allowance: 8,000 yen for spouse, 3,000 yen for child.
- Housing allowance: 10,000 yen.
- Social insurance: Included.
- Retirement allowance system: Applicable to employees with 3 or more years of service.
- Re-employment system: Available up to age 65.
Holidays:
- Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays).
- Paid leave, Bereavement leave, Childcare leave, Sick leave.