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Job ID : 1618903 Date Updated : October 22nd, 2026

Field Service Engineer

Hiring Company A global solar energy solutions company
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
1. On-site Commissioning Coordination
Develop commissioning schedules based on customer timelines after equipment delivery
Coordinate China-based technical engineers and suppliers (PCS, EMS) for on-site commissioning
Act as a communication bridge among customers, suppliers, and technical teams (Japan?China coordination)
Track commissioning progress to ensure timely project execution
2. On-site Support & Execution
Accompany and support China-based engineers on-site (driving required)
Assist with basic on-site operations, inspections, and preparation work
Understand basic system structure (battery, PCS, EMS, etc.) and support troubleshooting
3. After-Sales & Troubleshooting
Serve as the on-site service contact during the O&M phase
Travel independently to project sites for initial issue diagnosis
Collaborate with China-based technical teams for remote support and resolution
Coordinate suppliers or service vendors for on-site repair work
4. Reporting & Customer Communication
Prepare site reports (fault reports, service reports, etc.) for customers
Communicate progress and resolution results to customers
Maintain strong customer relationships

Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance (健康保険)
Employees' Pension Insurance (厚生年金保険)
Employment Insurance (雇用保険)
Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance (労災保険)
Paid Annual Leave (有給休暇)
Statutory Rest Days / Holidays

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Must-Have
Japanese, able to act as the primary on-site communication window
Basic knowledge of electrical systems or energy storage systems (no deep expertise required, but able to understand system structure)
Willingness to travel frequently and work on-site
Valid Japanese driver’s license with strong driving skills
Strong communication, coordination, and execution skills
Preferred
On-site experience in energy storage, solar, or electrical equipment
Familiarity with PCS, EMS systems
Knowledge of IT/communication (networking, VPN, remote access, etc.)
Experience working on-site in Japan (construction, commissioning, O&M, etc.)
Electrical certifications (e.g., electrician license in Japan)
Role Highlights
Field-based role with travel to project sites across Japan
Focus on coordination and execution rather than deep technical decision-making (handled by HQ)
Key communication bridge between Japan and China teams
Fast-paced commissioning phase requiring multi-party coordination
Opportunity to independently handle on-site issues during O&M phase
Requires driving to transport engineers to project sites
Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ESS systems and field engineering

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Industry Other

Job Category