Japanese-Speaking Applications Engineer — Gearing & Motion

Pasona Inc.; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applications Engineer at Pasona Inc. provides technical support to customers, distributors, and internal teams for the selection, sizing, application, and commissioning of precision gearing products.

You will evaluate customer requirements, develop technical solutions and proposals, and coordinate with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and headquarters in Japan. Professional Japanese proficiency is required for technical and business communication, and willing to travel domestically and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 1+ year of relevant industry experience, or equivalent gear-technology education/experience.
• Proficiency in professional Japanese for technical/business communication and documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, MS Office, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and size precision gearing products based on customer applications and technical requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, proposals, and application solutions.
• Answer technical inquiries from OEMs, distributors, end users, sales, and customer service teams.
• Support product demonstrations, customer presentations, trade shows, and occasional sales calls.
• Coordinate special-specification projects across R&D, sales, manufacturing, and other teams.
• Evaluate product designs and modifications and prepare supporting technical documentation.
• Communicate with Japan headquarters regarding product approvals, modifications, and technical matters.
• Create and maintain bills of material, repair drawings, and related engineering documentation.
• Diagnose recurring product issues and recommend solutions to improve quality and performance.
• Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Gear technology/gear design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Applications Engineer at Pasona Inc. provides technical support to customers, distributors, and internal teams for the selection, sizing, application, and commissioning of precision gearing products.

You will evaluate customer requirements, develop technical solutions and proposals, and coordinate with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and headquarters in Japan. Professional Japanese proficiency is required for technical and business communication, and willing to travel domestically and