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Job ID : 1571394 Date Updated : January 7th, 2026

Control Development Engineer

Hiring Company ZAMA kabushiki Kaisha
Location Iwate Prefecture, Hachimantai-shi
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Work Style

Casual Clothing Flex Time

Job Description

Job Summary

As a Control Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and validating control systems for fuel management systems and electric motor products. You will collaborate closely with customers and application engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions. You will take technical ownership of control functions, guide design decisions, and support the team from concept to production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of control algorithms for gasoline fuel injection systems and electric motor drives.
  • Define control concepts, system requirements, and control architecture.
  • Take technical ownership of control functions from concept through production.
  • Plan and lead calibration, tuning, and optimization activities.
  • Lead MIL, SIL, and HIL testing and support system integration on ECUs and equipment.
  • Analyze test data and drive performance, efficiency, and robustness improvements.
  • Support root cause analysis and technical problem solving.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and development standards.
  • Execute tasks in alignment with established engineering processes.
  • Implement departmental and management decisions and objectives.
  • Report on project progress and maintain schedules.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 75%)
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Other Language Chinese (Cantonese)
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Key Competencies/Skills

  • Strong expertise in control theory and practical control system design
  • Extensive experience with MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape is a must
  • Strong experience with dSPACE tools
  • Advanced experience with model‑based development
  • Strong programming skills in C / C++, Python for data analysis, and others
  • Proven experience with MIL / SIL / HIL testing and validation 
  • Strong knowledge of CAN / CAN FD, LIN, and XCP communication 
  • Ability to analyze complex data sets and drive design decisions
  • Good to have knowledge of internal combustion engines, fuel supply systems and electric motor control
  • Effective communicator, able to collaborate across departments, external partners, and customers.
  • Strong self-management and organizational skills.

Qualifications and Experience

General

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in control system development.
  • Experience leading control development activities and projects.
  • Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware, test benches, and prototype equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate complex findings clearly.
  • Experience collaborating with international teams and operating on a global scale.
  • Self-motivated learner, open to exploring new domains.
  • Strong ideation skills, with the ability to distil concepts into clear product or service propositions.
  • Willingness to travel internationally for business meetings and project collaboration.
  • Proficient in algorithmic, analytical, and organized approaches to problem-solving.
  • Strong grasp of the physical principles underlying mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Job Location

  • Iwate Prefecture, Hachimantai-shi
  • Tohoku Line4, Koma Station

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Work Hours フレックスタイム制 コアタイム10:00-15:00
Holidays 年間休日124日
Job Division Innovation / Pre-development
Industry Machinery

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese