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Inverter Development Engineer

Toyoyama, Aichi

Outline of the Job

We are looking for an engineer to lead the design, development, and evaluation of inverters, a core component of the electric propulsion system for next-generation eVTOL. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities to collaborate with suppliers and address project challenges proactively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and development of motor control systems, inverter circuits, and motor control circuit systems
  • Define and optimize design specifications to meet system requirements
  • Analyze test results and propose and implement improvements
  • Documentation for the development activities and drawing creation
  • Serve as the technical interface with suppliers and manage their progress
  • Support suppliers in resolving technical challenges
  • Collaborate across teams to address cross-functional issues
  • Develop test plans for ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) systems
  • Work closely with team leaders, members, and other departments to drive project progress

Essential Skills

  • Experience in designing and developing ESCs or inverters in mobility industry.
  • Experience in system engineering and communication system development
  • Experience in motor and inverter testing for high power and high voltage system
  • Experience in supplier management or coordination
  • Open conversation and documentation in English for technical discussion

Desirable Skills

  • Broad experience in motor control systems, inverter circuit design, and motor control circuit design
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or electrical circuit simulation, electromagnetic analysis tools
  • Comprehensive knowledge of motor control, power electronics
  • Experience in Type certification or deep knowledge in relative regulations or standards, especially for Aviations.
  • Familiarity with aviation standards such as RTCA DO-178, DO-254 and DO-160
  • Previous involvement in electric aircraft or eVTOL projects
  • Proficiency in English sufficient for professional communication.
  • Development experience within a global team

Skills for Collaborative Success

  • Someone who can flexibly incorporate others’ opinions and ideas while striving to achieve objectives.
  • A proactive thinker capable of advancing tasks with confirmation and guidance from their supervisor.
  • An individual with experience negotiating and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.

Type of Employment

  • Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
  • Probationary period: 3~6 month

Place of Employment

  • Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
  • Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)

Working Hours

  • Flextime or Discretionary labor system
  • Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）

Holidays

  • 115 days off per year（Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）
  • Annual paid leave
  • Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)

Salary

  • Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance)
  • To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities

Expenses

  • Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
  • Relocation Packages
    *There are some conditions.

Social Insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
  • Employment insurance
  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance

Scope of Work Change

  • Reassignment may occur to any other work.

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