Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations.

Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading.

Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.

As a Manufacturing and Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and operational excellence of Mujin controllers and pendants.

Working closely with suppliers, operators, and engineering teams, you will drive manufacturing processes, support production activities, resolve technical issues, and maintain high quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. This role combines hands-on manufacturing support with continuous improvement initiatives to help deliver reliable products efficiently and at scale.

You will also serve as a technical point of contact for manufacturing and product-related issues, contributing to root cause investigations and long-term process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train and support operators to ensure consistent and safe execution of manufacturing tasks.
• Oversee raw material procurement and inventory control to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing process issues, classify deviations, and make rework decisions to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with finished products deployed to internal customers (e.g., Mujin US, Mujin Europe).
• Act as a technical point of contact for product-related claims, failures, or malfunctions post-deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar engineering discipline
• Experience with embedded system involved product (ECU, audio devices)
• Good understanding of Linux and experience using Linux.
• Good understanding of electronics fundamentals.

Location

3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan

Work Hours

8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)

Salary

• Based on experience and skills
• Salary revision twice a year
• Additional bonuses are available based on performance

Holidays

• Every Saturday and Sunday
• Annual paid leaves
• Maternity leave and Childcare leave
• Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice)
• Other holidays as defined by the company

Company Benefits

Explore Mujin Perks & Welfare Benefits

• Flexible dress code policy
• Commuting allowance
• Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance)
• Monthly team dinner support
• Free buffet lunch every workday
• Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
• High-end coffee machine
• Exclusive Employee Gym Access

Japan Relocation Support

• Visa sponsorship
• Flight ticket support
• Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
• Assistance for housing