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#1256[Foreign Capital x In-house Software] R&D (Nagoya)

Updated: Nov 29, 2022



[Company Profile]

The company was initially established in San Diego County, California in 1998 as a consulting firm focused on research and development in the field of vibration and acoustics.

They provide engineering services using their own sound and vibration analysis software to universities, government research institutes, and private companies in Japan and the United States, as well as related software development services. Currently, their main customers are major automobile manufacturers.


[Background of recruitment]

Due to business expansion, they are looking for new personnel.


[Attractive points of company/work]

The company has conducted experiments and analyses related to the diagnosis, prediction, and design of vibration and acoustic problems for various objects such as automobiles, trains, ships, airplanes, rockets, satellites, and buildings. They develop and sell the Hybrid SEA System software using the Hybrid SEA method, which is an extension of the Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) method.

In addition, they provide sensitive technical support and training on the Hybrid SEA System as part of their software maintenance.

You will be able to use the company's original sound and vibration analysis software to perform simulations on a PC, be involved in cutting-edge automotive development and acquire groundbreaking and cutting-edge knowledge of the simulation software industry.

They have many projects with overseas companies, and their multinational members are active in this field.


[Job description]

We will conduct simulation experiments of automobile noise and vibration using their own experimental analysis software.

You will verify how the results of these experiments can be applied to actual vehicles by installing and removing automobile parts, etc.


Specifically, you will

prepare and conduct experiments to collect necessary data on vibration and noise.

support for analysis using software operation, Excel, etc.

For example, in developing a new pre-sale automobile, we analyze and simulate how much noise can be reduced by changing which parts, such as soundproofing materials, etc., while using the company's software.


Depending on the project you are in charge of, you may be required to travel to their office in Ohio, USA for 1-6 months on a long-term basis.

Ohio assignment is available upon request.


[Requirements]

- N2 level of Japanese language skills

- Working experience (not for new graduates)


Applicable to any of the following

- Automobile mechanic experience

- Experimental and analytical work experience

- Experience working for an automobile manufacturer or a soundproofing material manufacturer and have a good understanding of the structure of a car.


[Preferred requirements]

- Business level of English

- Knowledgeable about automobile development business.

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for long periods of time (overseas to China and North America).

- Experience in sound and vibration experiments using microphones and accelerometers.

 Experience in NV measurement and other experiments (acceleration sensors, microphones, hammering)

 Measurement experience with LMS instrumentation, pulse, NI, pack systems, etc. are also welcome

-University engineering degree in mechanical engineering preferred, or undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics


[Conditions]

Employment Type: Permanent

Trial period: 3 months (trial period of less than 1 month may be required before signing an employment contract)

Estimated annual income: ¥3.6M- ¥6M (Even though the starting annual salary is not that high, there are opportunities for salary increases every few months, and many people double their annual salary in 2-3 years)

Work location: Nagoya or Ohio in the states

Working hours: 9:00-18:00

Holidays:

-Between January~August: 2 full days off (Sat. and Sun.);

-Between September ~ December: all Saturdays (holidays), and every other Sunday

*plus national holidays. (105 days off per year)

Vacation: Summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, and other vacations available

Overtime: Average less than 26h/ month

Benefits: Complete social insurance, commuting allowance (according to company regulations), and other benefits


[About selection]

Number of applicants: a few

Documents required for application: resume, resume of work

Online interview: Available

Interview language: Japanese (English)

Number of interviews (flow): 2-3 times (final interview in person if possible)

Application for overseas residents: Available

* May change depending on the situation of the candidate


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