Sr. NPD Engineer (PSA)

Location: Tsukuba, Japan; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company developing solutions for electrical energy transfer, electrification, energy efficiency, and automation.

What you will do

• Execute the PPTC development roadmap and direct successful design work for miniaturized PPTC devices.
• Apply knowledge of physics, materials, material performance, and thermal protection device principles to component development.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the resettable Product Development team supporting a $20M revenue area.
• Identify and address technical issues, empower team members to solve problems, and contribute hands-on where needed.
• Communicate goals, achievements, and design direction while collaborating with global teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing passive electrical or electronic components, ideally including assembly components.
• Experience with polymer processing and 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of material properties required for component design, including structure, molding, and terminals.
• In-depth knowledge of physics, materials, performance capabilities, and thermal protection device operating principles.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to exchange written information with a global team.
• Ability to lead a team, communicate goals clearly, identify issues proactively, and work in a hands-on, partnership-oriented manner.

Nice to have

• Experience with Creo.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work in Tsukuba, Japan.
• Collaborative culture guided by principles of caring, customer success, and ownership of outcomes.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Employee growth, development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace focused on innovation and long-term growth.