Printing Machine Service Engineer
Job Summary
You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and technical support of industrial digital printing machines for major clients. This role involves frequent collaboration with overseas manufacturers and the German headquarters. Domestic business trips are required to support clients across Japan.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and adjust industrial printing machines
- Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues
- Collaborate with overseas manufacturers and German headquarters
- Provide technical support and preventative maintenance to clients
Required Skills
- Japanese N1 proficiency
- 3+ years field service experience
- Industrial machinery maintenance
- Basic IT and network knowledge
- Business-level English for email communication
Job Details
Job Description: You will be part of the Sales Department (MP2 Division) and will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and technical support of industrial digital printing machines manufactured by overseas companies. Our clients are mainly major printing companies and manufacturing companies.
Main duties:
• Installation, commissioning, and adjustment of newly introduced machines
• Collaboration with overseas manufacturer engineers
• Diagnosis, root cause analysis, and repair of machine problems
• Investigation of hardware and software malfunctions
• Proposal of preventive maintenance and improvements to customers
• Review of technical documents and acquisition of technical knowledge
• Technical coordination with overseas manufacturers and the German headquarters (primarily via email)
• Technical support and inquiry handling for customers
Products handled:
• Digital inkjet printers
• Flexographic printers
• Security printing-related equipment
• Peripherals, consumables, and replacement parts
Domestic business trips required:
• Day trips to a maximum of 2 weeks
• Several times per month
Working Hours:
• 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.5 hours of actual work)
• Flexible working hours available
• Work from home available (up to 6 days per month)
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
• Japanese at N1 level or higher (ability to communicate technically with customers)
• 3+ years of experience as a field service engineer
• Experience in maintenance of industrial machinery, machine tools, and manufacturing equipment
• Basic IT knowledge (hardware, software, network)
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience servicing digital printing machines
• Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial networks
• Experience handling emails in English
• Major in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering