Pre-sales Support Engineer (Japanese Speaking)

APBA TG HUMAN RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Pre-sales Support / Applications Engineer fluent in Japanese to prepare technical proposals and support sales efforts across the SEA region and Japan. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of experience in application engineering within industrial sectors. This role requires occasional travel to Japan for customer visits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Japanese to liaise with Japanese clients.
• 1–5 years of experience in application engineering or pre-sales.
• Exposure to industrial machinery or technical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for customers.
• Work closely with sales teams to understand client needs.
• Support technical discussions with Japanese customers.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese communication

Technical proposal preparation

Client solution tailoring

Cross-team collaboration

Pre-sales support

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

We are representing a client in the industrial/machinery sector to hire for a Pre-sales Support / Applications Engineer, who is fluent in Japanese communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for customers across SEA, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
• Work closely with regional sales teams to understand client needs and provide tailored technical solutions
• Support technical discussions with Japanese customers, coordinating between clients, agents, and internal engineering teams
• Assist with product specifications, compliance paperwork, and application data
• Provide pre-sales technical clarifications and resolve issues
• Coordinate with both local and global engineering teams to ensure accurate and timely submissions
• Travel to Japan (around 3–4 times yearly) for customer visits, meetings, and technical discussions

Requirements

• Proficiency in Japanese to liaise with Japanese clients
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 1–5 years’ experience in application engineering, technical support, or pre-sales within industrial/technical sectors
• Exposure to industrial machinery, equipment, or process systems is preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally, especially to Japan

Interested candidates, please apply here.

EA Personnel (Koh Pei Wen)

EA Reg: R23115205

APBA TG Human Resources Pte Ltd

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