Jobs for foreigners in Japan with German language skills

Trademark Patent Attorney

We welcome applicants with experience in a patent office! You will be responsible for trademark applications to both domestic and foreign entities, intermediary processes, opposition procedures, and trademark investigations. We prioritize quality over quantity, assigning personnel on a case-by-case basis so that one technician handles all aspects domestically and internationally. This environment allows for skill advancement as a technician. Our office employs numerous specialized patent attorneys and patent technicians in various fields (mechanical, electrical, biotechnology, chemistry, trademarks, designs, seeds, etc.), enabling you to focus on your desired area and gain higher quality experience. We have a 95% retention rate, with about half of our employees having over 10 years of service.

Sales Manager for High-End Restaurants and Hotels

You will be responsible for business-to-business (professional) sales. Develop sustainable new customer acquisition (restaurants, hotels) based on the field sales team's plan. Installation and sales of Nespresso's professional products (coffee, machines, accessories). Note that no structural modifications to buildings are involved. Business development through customer lifecycle management (deepening relationships with existing customers). Collect and analyze accurate information to share internally and externally, ensuring compliance with the sales process. Company Info: The company manufactures and sells beverages and food products, confections, and pet food. Brands include Nescafé, KitKat, Purina One, Perrier, and others. Employee count: 2400.

Product Management in Building Technology Industry

You will be responsible for the product management of central monitoring and automatic control devices. Key responsibilities include managing the product portfolio (standard products, products listed in the standard equipment list, 3rd party products), planning product improvements and discontinuations, and planning the introduction of global development products. This involves communication with business owners, creating planning documents and hosting planning meetings, as well as communication via email with the global product team. The company manufactures, constructs, maintains, and provides operational consulting for central monitoring, automatic control devices, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, and security systems to enhance efficiency throughout the lifecycle of buildings. The company employs 1300 people.

Management Consultant Manager / Business Strategy

The ICMG Group provides consulting services to top management of Japanese large corporations based in Japan, Singapore, India, and Silicon Valley. We support sustainable growth by focusing on continuously enhancing hard-to-see value such as 'intellectual capital' involving people, organizations, and customers. We characterize management support by combining consulting and human resource development. Recently, we have been promoting projects in collaboration with top players both domestically and

Internal System Engineer (Infrastructure/Security Operations Maintenance)

As the infrastructure operation maintenance personnel of the only information systems company in the Kawasaki Kisen Group, you will be responsible for building and operating infrastructure in-house and in group companies, planning infrastructure and security, and operational maintenance tasks. 【Infrastructure Operation Management】 Efficiently and stably operate and maintain the infrastructure (network/server/storage/database, etc.) within Kawasaki Kisen and its group companies. 【Infrastructure

Finance Manager

We are looking for a head of the accounting department at a resort hotel opening in 2024. Specific duties include: - Management and approval of hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses - Operational financial data analysis - Preparation of monthly business reports - Creation of annual, revised annual, and monthly budgets - Maintenance of legal documents, permits, licenses, insurance, etc. - Hiring, training, and supervising staff in the accounting department - Internal financial managemen

Development of New Devices Utilizing Biological Signals (Embedded Software)

Software development of products that provide comfort utilizing biological information analysis technology and FB systems. Prototyping and development of control systems in seats, interiors, and aftermarket parts (development and design implementation of embedded software). Consideration of in-vehicle requirements, setting quality evaluation criteria according to purpose, conducting proof-of-concept experiments using prototypes (including setting experiments agenda), and filing patents related to control systems. The company is the number one domestic manufacturer of automotive interior parts by sales, with 44,154 employees.

Consultant for Overseas Business Support / Supporting Japanese Companies Challenging the World!

This position involves consulting and research (qualitative and quantitative research) to support clients such as major heavy chemical manufacturers and large food manufacturers who are focusing on expanding their overseas business. After training through on-the-job training (OJT), the following tasks will be undertaken: Hearing and discussions about clients' overseas business, identifying current issues, developing new business opportunities, resolving issues and proposing project ideas for methods of overseas expansion and local business development, considering business models for expansion (including establishment of local subsidiaries, partnerships/M&A, and agency sales), and selecting local partners (training programs are available). Our company operates in marketing research (domestic and overseas research), outsourcing, and overseas business consulting with 30 employees.

Care Staff

A diverse workplace is waiting for you where foreigners are active! Start with a monthly income of 215,000 yen! Salary increases annually based on competency. Join us in a rewarding job taking care of the elderly, contributing to their well-being. No qualifications are necessary, and even inexperienced candidates are welcome! Your Japanese language level should be conversational (equivalent to N3). We provide qualification support—training costs are covered by the company, and exam fees are refunded upon passing. Transportation will be fully reimbursed (conditions apply), and we offer a variety of work hours and shifts to accommodate staff. Join our friendly work environment with senior staff mentoring new hires for the first month.

Assembly Technology Management for Semiconductor Backend

At the semiconductor backend contract manufacturer that ranks second in world share and first in domestic share, you will be responsible for management in semiconductor assembly, including new product development and mass production support based on customer requirements. ■ New product development based on customer requirements: Design and material selection (or development) and process design, verification, evaluation. ■ Mass production support: Addressing issues on the production line and internal resolution. ■ Technical standardization: Technical standardization between factories. ■ New equipment setup: Creating specifications and setting up after delivery to the factory. Company Info: Contract manufacturing for semiconductor backend (wafer testing, assembly, final testing, bare chip, appearance inspection, package and test development). Number of employees: 3,500.

Accounting and Finance Manager

Our company engages in the planning and sales of software and hardware products for PCs and smartphones. You will be responsible for accounting duties depending on your experience. Main tasks include annual, monthly, and quarterly financial closing, disclosure operations, finance management, and dealing with auditing firms. We have a culture that encourages challenges and provides a flat atmosphere where thoughts can be freely expressed. We place importance on work efficiency, aiming to avoid excessive overtime.

Sales for Marine Equipment and Machinery

You will be responsible for sales of marine equipment and machinery. To create a team of experts in the shipping industry requiring deep specialization, we have consolidated the ship trading business from Sumitomo Corporation. Specific duties include: purchasing and delivery arrangement of marine equipment and machinery for new ship construction at shipyards; purchasing and delivery arrangement of marine equipment and machinery for the modification of existing ships; coordination and negotiation for constructing environmentally-friendly and new fuel ships. Negotiations and coordination with overseas manufacturers will also be required, as well as technical negotiations. There will be domestic and international business trips.

Overseas Business Manager for US EC Sales

This job involves exporting our products and expanding the sales business of the directly operated US/European EC sites. Key challenges include product marketing and logistics. Based on data analysis from the US/European markets, you will select sellable products and convey their appeal, negotiating/marketing to promote our products on overseas EC platforms. Depending on your skills, you may also select exporters and develop/negotiate with logistics and warehousing companies to reduce logistics costs. As transactions will primarily be with the US, a basic understanding of trade (such as tariffs) is required. Company information: We operate domestic and overseas EC sites, plan and develop bedding, furniture, and home appliances, and provide sleep improvement consulting. We have 35 employees.

Conveyor Belt Sushi Sushiro Store Manager Candidate Recruitment

Why not work as a candidate for the manager of the major sushi chain Sushiro, known for its conveyor belt sushi that originated in Japan? Enjoy working regardless of nationality with a recognition system based solely on hard work. The average annual income of a store manager is 6.2 million yen, and you can take 120 days of annual leave or more. This is a rewarding job where store sales amount to approximately 29 million yen per month, allowing for a sense of accomplishment through your experience and management. We are looking for individuals who enjoy making others happy, can contribute to the team, think and act towards goals, and are honest and capable of growth. Communication with customers necessitates a Japanese level of N2 or higher. As a candidate for the manager, you will learn the basics of running a store and manage part-time jobs, sales, shifts, etc. The training is substantial, and even inexperienced individuals are welcome. Sales are not the only evaluation criteria, as your efforts in store-building and self-evaluation will be recognized, offering a fulfilling role. You will be assigned to a store within 200km of your base prefecture, and if single, a company house with appliances will be provided.

Acquisition Department

We are looking for a new member to join our team at Haseko Group to handle tasks related to the acquisition of new properties, including explanations to overseas investors and coordination with stakeholders. Specific tasks include: Acquiring properties such as residential, office, commercial, hotel, and logistics, and explaining real estate fund investments mainly to domestic and international institutional investors. Creating cash flows related to real estate acquisition, valuation, due diligence, documentation, and executing and closing real estate acquisitions. Our company operates in real estate fund business, asset management, due diligence, investment business, real estate operations, real estate consulting, and private REIT management. We boast a low turnover rate of approximately 2% and an average length of service of 17.2 years, indicating a high retention rate. We support individual skill development through practical training and encouragement for obtaining various qualifications and management training programs.

Subtitling for Films and TV series

【Overview】 Here at qooop, Inc. (formerly Q-TEC and PONYCANYON ENTERPRISE), our localization teams strive to both bring overseas entertainment media content to audiences in Japan and spread Japanese content to the world. To better serve the increasing global demand for Japanese content on major streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and many more, we are now seeking highly motivated members to help grow our internal team of linguists and editors. 【Job Description/Responsibilities】 ・Manage

Production Technology for Fuel Cells

At our Tsukuba plant, which is our main manufacturing site for automotive catalysts, you will be responsible for the production technology aimed at establishing a mass production system for fuel cell catalysts. Our company positions the electrode catalysts for fuel cells as a pillar of our next-generation business and has been investing significantly in their development. We have engaged in collaborative research with Brookhaven National Laboratory and various domestic universities, showcasing our strong technical capabilities through multiple features in the prominent academic journal Organometallics. We are currently receiving attention from customers both domestically and internationally, and with the prospect of full-scale mass production on the horizon, we are eager to enhance our production technology.

Overseas Sales - Food and Beverage Raw Materials

You will be responsible for overseas sales in one of the following departments. 【Sales Department 1】Sourcing tea leaves such as black tea from overseas and selling to major domestic beverage manufacturers. ★Suppliers: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, etc. ★Customers: Major domestic beverage manufacturers. 【Sales Department 2】Sourcing processed agricultural products (juice, vegetable juice, etc.) from overseas and selling to major domestic beverage manufacturers. ★Suppliers: Austria, Poland, other

Overseas Sales (Management Candidate) / Working in Thailand and India

As the sales manager for our Asian base, you will be entrusted with the formulation of our Asian strategy as part of our company's management in the future. You will be involved in the expansion of our business in Asia, where significant demand growth for automobiles and two-wheelers is anticipated. Our products include automotive parts, precision machine parts, construction hardware, and ASSY parts. Your duties will include sales to existing Japanese manufacturers, procurement of raw materials, HR (proposing salary systems for local employees), and accounting (managing local sales). Our clients include Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturers and precision machinery manufacturers. We manufacture precision die-casting parts using aluminum and zinc. We design and manufacture molds for die-casting and produce parts for automotive, two-wheel, electronic and electrical devices, precision instruments, and construction hardware. Our company employs 85 people.

Open Source CFD Engineer

As the importance of CAE analysis increases alongside the advancement of DX in the manufacturing industry, the use of open-source CAE tools is becoming more widespread. You will be responsible for consulting and supporting the construction of CAE technology from the perspective of thermal fluid dynamics using open-source CFD tools (OpenFOAM, iconCFD) to tackle various challenges in product development within the manufacturing sector. Specifically, you will handle consulting for various customer issues using OpenFOAM, including commissioned analysis, technology transfer, support, and code development. The company sells products related to MBD and provides technical support, various consulting concerning digital engineering, and MBD system integration and process construction. Number of employees: 280.