Jobs for foreigners in Japan with German language skills

Business Development Manager (Embedded Software) - Automotive Industry

You will be responsible for pre-sales activities such as product proposals to customers considering the introduction of Vector's in-vehicle embedded software products. Those with software development experience outside of the automotive industry are also welcome. You will become the technical contact for customers evaluating the purchase and mainly engage in product explanations and tailored solution proposals. There are numerous inquiries from a wide range of clients in the automotive industry, allowing you to build extensive technical knowledge and relationships. You will also frequently discuss customer requests with the development team in Germany, gaining globally applicable communication skills.

Engineer (Equipment Maintenance - Mechanical/Electrical)

At the Buzen factory in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture, we produce artificial dialysis products such as blood dialysis filters (dialyzers) and peritoneal dialysis solutions. You will work as a maintenance personnel responsible for equipment maintenance. Specifically, this includes maintaining the production lines and modifications. Basic tasks involve the maintenance of the peritoneal dialysis production line and the blood dialysis filter production line. Although infrequent, there will be collaboration with external engineering companies for line expansion, automation, and improvements (building alterations are not included). There may also be business trips as needed to coordinate with factories in Germany and the United States.

International Sales for Functional Materials - Second Graduates Welcome

Ishizuka Glass Ltd. is a comprehensive container and material manufacturer with over 200 years of history. We handle container businesses such as glass bottles, glass tableware, paper containers, and preforms for PET bottles, alongside our non-container business, which deals with functional materials like antibacterial agents and hybrid glass. You will be responsible for sales in our non-container business, focusing on functional materials (such as antibacterial and deodorizing agents) in a global market. Communication with customers is primarily via email, with occasional web meetings and customer visits. Business trips abroad will occur in areas like Europe (UK, Italy, Germany, Switzerland), the US, China, and Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, India), providing you numerous opportunities to utilize your English skills in work. The company also conducts research and development for new functional materials.

Varied Positions

Niseko Village is located in the heart of Hokkaido; Japan’s northern-most island. It is one of four resorts that sit side-by-side on Mt Annupuri, forming the world-renowned Niseko United area. Famed for its record snowfall, Niseko receives some of the driest, lightest powder in the world. Niseko Village has a variety of terrain to suit all levels, from cruisey green runs for the novice skier/snowboarder to our avalanche controlled, gated free-ride terrain ‘Mizuno-no-sawa’. We employ over 500 staff from around the world, and have a truly multi-cultural team. During the winter alone we’ve employed staff from Australia, Bosnia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, the UK and the USA and more!

Varied Positions

Niseko Village is located in the heart of Hokkaido; Japan’s northern-most island. It is one of four resorts that sit side-by-side on Mt Annupuri, forming the world-renowned Niseko United area. Famed for its record snowfall, Niseko receives some of the driest, lightest powder in the world. Niseko Village has a variety of terrain to suit all levels, from cruisey green runs for the novice skier/snowboarder to our avalanche controlled, gated free-ride terrain ‘Mizuno-no-sawa’. We employ over 500 staff from around the world, and have a truly multi-cultural team. During the winter alone we’ve employed staff from Australia, Bosnia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, the UK and the USA and more!

In-house SE (Mainly Upstream Processes)

The job involves planning and requirement organization for in-house IT infrastructure implementation, consideration of specifications, vendor control, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including operational and technical verification across a wide range of tasks. The specifics include planning, management, and promotion of IT infrastructure implementation projects, information security related projects, and technical verification prior to the introduction of IT solutions such as Windows and Office365. System development tasks are outsourced, focusing primarily on upstream processes such as planning and requirement definition. KUMON Group is a holding company that conducts research, development, production of teaching materials in various subjects including mathematics, English, Japanese, French, and German, and manages the operation of classrooms. The company has 3,800 employees.

Field Service Engineer

As a field service engineer, you will be responsible for the repair, inspection, installation, and relocation of sheet metal processing machines. You will primarily work from home, giving you the freedom to work independently. Specifically, you will handle repairs and inspections during the installation and relocation of sheet metal processing machines, provide aftercare and maintenance to customers after installation, explain the work process to customers, and report to the company after completing tasks. You will also collaborate with technical staff. No changes to buildings will be required. Our company imports, sells, and maintains machine tools, including sheet metal processing machines, laser processing machines, and laser oscillators, constructed by the German Trumpf company.

Service Engineer (Laser)

The main responsibilities of the Laser Service Department are fourfold: [1] Support stable production activities for clients who have purchased our equipment, [2] Transition newly purchased equipment to stable production startup, [3] Contribute technically to clients' production expansion, and [4] Strive to improve customer satisfaction. To achieve the above responsibilities, the work involves technical tasks on-site, customer interaction, as well as communication within the company via phone and email. Job details include: [1] Installation, startup, maintenance, and retrofitting of laser machine systems, [2] On-site training for clients, [3] Identification, analysis, and repair of faults, [4] Projects and software updates for improved machine performance. The company imports, sells, and maintains German Trump manufactured machine tools (sheet metal processing machines/laser processing machines/laser oscillators) among other equipment. Number of employees: 243.

Production Management Department (CSR Group included) Manager

Responsible for evaluating operations and personnel of the group, managing motivation, and overseeing management of each responsible group. This involves long-term strategy development based on cooperation with relevant departments, monitoring and managing procurement and inventory based on demand forecasts, and leading adjustments according to the demand for raw materials and final products. Attendance and participation in SCP meetings and correspondence with the Wacker headquarters are required, alongside efforts to improve efficiency in trading company management in collaboration with sales divisions. The company manufactures, develops, and sells silicone oil, silicone emulsions, silicone resins, silicone elastomers, HDK (high-dispersibility silica), and silanes. It sells both domestically produced products and imports from Germany to customers throughout Japan. The company employs approximately 135 people.

Quality Assurance

You will be responsible for general tasks related to quality assurance. 【Detailed work content】 - Management of maintaining and improving the quality management system - Confirmation of inspection contents and results - Calibration management of measuring instruments - Mainly management of regular inspections of in-house equipment such as factories - Handling of non-conforming products

Purchasing Staff for Manufacturing Department (North Kyushu)

We will entrust the purchasing operations for the manufacturing department at our company, which manufactures and sells mixers and tower mills for major automobile manufacturers and suppliers. Specific tasks include: ■ Purchasing parts (domestically and internationally) ■ Administrative procedures for shipping parts ■ Purchasing auxiliary materials used in the factory * Scope of changes: All operations defined by the company

Finance Manager

We are seeking a playing manager role that provides financial analysis and advice to the management team as a finance partner, while executing accounting operations and overseeing the finance department to promote the sustainability and growth of the members and organization. The specific tasks include financial accounting, cash flow management, accounts receivable management, tax declarations, controlling (management accounting), and team management. Reports to the office representative and supervises five finance department staff, including the deputy manager. Internal relationships include administrative departments and the intellectual property and legal departments of Zonderhof & Einzell Law Patent Office. External relationships include tax accountants, banks, affiliated companies, outsourced operations, clients, suppliers, and consultants. With over 110 years of history, we are a leading law and patent firm in Japan providing legal services centered on corporate law and intellectual property law to domestic and international companies, primarily European firms. Our staff is skilled in Japanese, English, German, and Chinese, enabling us to understand legal and cultural differences across Japan, Europe, the United States, and China to support our clients.

Localization Game Tester

We need your multilingual skills!!! Our Localization Game Testers make an impact relating to how games are received by completing thorough play-through testing processes before their release. Game Testers have a unique professional opportunity to jump into unreleased titles while building relationships with some of the world’s most well-known developers and publishers. This is a part-time position located on-site in Yokohama. What You Will Do •Play through unreleased titles to check for linguistic issues (e.g., incorrect grammar, misspelling, unnatural wording) •Ensure that proper translations and cultural correctness are found consistently in each title •Ensure Customer Satisfaction by providing constructive feedback to improve game quality and game experience •Run test cases accurately and efficiently •Report bugs clearly and concisely into a bug database •Be responsible for working and communicating with other team members to deliver coherent test cases To Be Successful You Will Have • Native level in one of the 3 languages below - German - French - Thai • Business level in English • Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently and effectively • A passion for video games and a willingness to deep dive into the industry • Creativity and excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills and teamwork experience • Preferred: Japanese proficiency above N3 In Return, You Can Expect • Opportunities to work together with leading AAA game developers on chart-topping titles • On-the-job skill training to begin a long-term career in gaming Work Schedule: Business Days, 10:00 ~ 19:00 (8 hours work, 1 hour break) The assignment schedule will vary depending on the projects, as well as your flexibility Wage: 1,250¥/hour Transportation fees will be fully covered Visa: Valid visa required (Sponsorship is available if promoted to fixed-term contract).

Purchasing Officer for Manufacturing Department

At our company, which manufactures and sells mixers and tower mills for major automobile manufacturers and suppliers, you will be responsible for purchasing in the manufacturing department. Specifically, this includes purchasing parts (domestic and international), handling administrative procedures for part shipments, and purchasing auxiliary materials used in the factory. Since our establishment, we have maintained a debt-free management, and most of our clients are reputable customers representing Japan, making our company solid and stable. Most employees leave by 20:00 even in busy periods, and those who work hard only have about 10 hours of overtime per month, ensuring a work-life balance.

Inventory Management / Data Management

You will be responsible for data management tasks related to inventory management of maintenance parts at our Global Parts Center, a global top company in machine tools. 【Specific Job Responsibilities】 - Management of HS codes for maintenance parts - Management of certificates of origin for maintenance parts - Negotiation with development and purchasing departments to establish data management and operational rules. 【Hiring Background】 After-sales service plays a crucial role in machine tools

Order Processing (Overseas Parts)

At our global parts center, a leading global company in machine tools, you will be responsible for order processing and delivery management with overseas manufacturers. 【Specific duties】 - Order processing for maintenance parts from overseas - Delivery management for ordered maintenance parts - Overseas export operations for maintenance parts 【Background for recruitment】 - The after-sales service plays a very important role in machine tools that are used for a long time. We are looking for ind

Service Interpreter and Translator (Chinese)

In the after-sales service department, you will primarily be responsible for interpreting between local Chinese users and our engineers at the headquarters. You do not need industrial knowledge at the time of hiring, as we will cultivate your skills internally. In the future, you will need to memorize technical terms, but rest assured that a glossary of main terms is already prepared. However, you will also be asked to update the glossary periodically. When there are no service tasks, you will focus on administrative work such as translating specifications and manuals. While not frequent, there may also be opportunities for business trips to China for interpretation (currently 1 to 2 times a year). The company is a pioneer that created the new genre of vertical grinding machines, providing customized versions of cylindrical grinding machines, horizontal grinding machines, and thread grinding machines. We maintain a stable sales foundation and have a robust business network utilizing the parent company, DMG Mori Seiki, while also expanding global operations to countries like China, Thailand, Germany, and the United States.

Technical Sales (Foreign-Made Machine Tools)

■ You will be engaged in technical sales related to the sales of foreign-made machine tools. In selling high-precision and high-function 5-axis machining centers, laser processing machines, ultrasonic processing machines, and additive manufacturing machines, you will visit customers to implement product PR, communicate with overseas production bases, and obtain necessary information for negotiations and customer support. ◇ Visit customers and implement product PR, create and enhance technical do

Inventory Management and Data Analysis

As a global top company in machine tools, you will be responsible for data analysis, replenishment, and ordering related to parts demand forecasting at our Global Parts Center. Specific Job Duties: - Demand forecasting and replenishment ordering operations - Building schemes for parts demand forecasting Hiring Background: - After-sales service plays a very important role in machine tools that are used long-term. - We are looking for talented individuals who can strengthen our organization to p

Video Games Translation

[Occupation Type] Video Game Industry Translation | Tokyo ＆ Osaka [Positions Available] Contract [Location] Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo Nanba, Osaka-shi, Osaka [Access] Tokyo Head Office: Tozai Line, 4-minute walk from Toyocho Station Osaka Office: 1. Nankai Electric Rail Line, Namba Station, directly connected to Central or South Exit 2. Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Namba Station, 7-minute walk from South Ticket Gate (Exit-only) 3. Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, Namba Station, 8-minute walk from East Tic