Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer

> 5 years of experience

Permanent contract

Full stack developer

Management

Bash

Git

🤖 About Mujin 🤖

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.

🚀 Join the Hardware System Team as a Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer 🚀

Joining the Hardware System Team as a Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer means taking ownership of the production and operational excellence of Mujin controllers and pendants. You’ll ensure top-quality manufacturing with fast production cycles by working closely with suppliers, overseeing production activities, implementing robust quality systems, and managing inventory and process documentation.

In addition to supporting manufacturing, you will serve as a key communication window between Mujin Japan, Mujin US, and Mujin Europe, providing technical support for finished products deployed across internal teams. This includes troubleshooting product issues reported post-deployment, coordinating cross-functional efforts to resolve them efficiently, and driving continuous improvement in both production and field support processes.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to Mujin’s global growth while developing toward a future leadership role in the production team.

🔧 Key Responsibilities 🔧

Production Planning & Execution
Develop and manage production schedules to ensure timely provisioning and testing of hardware, maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.

Process Development & Training
Create and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs). Train and support operators to ensure consistent and safe execution of manufacturing tasks.

Inventory & Material Management
Oversee raw material procurement and inventory control to support uninterrupted production.

Manufacturing Issue Resolution
Identify and resolve manufacturing process issues, classify deviations, and make rework decisions to minimize production downtime.

Internal Technical Support for Distributed Products
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.

✅ Minimum Requirements ✅

Business-level English proficiency
Conversational-level Japanese
Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar engineering discipline
Experience with embedded system involved product (ECU, audio devices)
Minimum 5 years of experience in related engineering areas. (e.x. product engineering, manufacturing/production engineering, and operations, service operations, or supply management.)
Good understanding of Linux and experience using Linux.
Experience using git.
Experience of developing ERP system requirements or customizing ERP systems such as SAP.
Ability to create and review electrical and mechanical drawings.
Ability to understand C/C++, python code, and bash script.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard or equivalent.

🌟 Attractiveness 🌟

You will be able to extend your experience not only in manufacturing but also to other phases in the product life cycle, having the chance to be the team leader of the Manufacturing team.

📍 Location 📍

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

⏰ Work Hours ⏰

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

💰 Salary 💰