Product Development Engineer (DAI, ePT)
Job Summary
Company Overview
GKN Driveline Japan is strengthening its engineering organization and is seeking a highly motivated Product Development Engineer to join our ePowertrain development team in Tochigi Japan.
Location
Daikoji Technology Centre
1150 Daikoji Tochigi City Tochigi PrefectureJapan
Position Details
Position Title: Product Development Engineer (Staff Level)
Department: Engineering Department / Mechanical Component Development (ePowertrain)
Planned Start Date: May 1st 2026
Role Summary
You will be responsible for verifying that mechanical product designs meet required specifications.
This includes generating technical evidence through desk analysis simulation and physical testing.
Primary products include the Electronic Torque Manager (ETM) and other torque-related ePowertrain components.
Main customers are Japanese automotive OEMs.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering design and resolution of technical issues
- Project planning and management
- Technical skill and capability development
- Creation of test procedures and validation plans
- Data acquisition processing and analysis
- Handling technical inquiries and functional investigations
- Performance evaluation and reporting
- Cross-functional communication with internal teams and global sites
- Documentation and management of customer requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Required:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Electronics or Mechatronics)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (powertrain experience preferred)
- Experience with 3D CAD tools (CATIA CREO NX etc.)
- Valid Japanese drivers license
- Language: Japanese: Fluently
- English proficiency at a basic communicative level
会社名GKNドライブラインジャパン株式会社勤務地大光寺事業所栃木県栃木市大光寺町1150番地基本は出勤在宅勤務制度あり最寄駅東武宇都宮線壬生駅車で5分区分正規社員1名入職希望日2026年5月1日職種配属製品開発エンジニア一般職開発部門メカニカルコンポーネント課ePowertrain職務内容製品の機械的内容が仕様に準拠していることを検証する開発業務机上検討シミュレーション物理試験を通じて証跡を作成対象製品Electronic Torque ManagerETMを中心としたePowertrain製品顧客主に国内自動車メーカー主な役割1. 開発課題の設計解決2. プロジェクト管理3. 個人能力の向上4. テスト手順の作成5. データ収集分析6. 機能問合せ対応7. パフォーマンス管理8. 社内外海外含むとの関係構築9. 顧客要件の文書化管理応募資格理工系機械電気電子メカトロ卒同様業務での実務経験3年以上パワートレイン経験歓迎3D CAD操作CATIA/CREO/NX など日本の運転免許保有日本語上級英語初級以上勤務時間8:3017:20フレックスあり休日土日その他社内カレンダーによる祝日は原則出勤GW夏季年末年始 各910日
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.