Mobility Powersports Application Engineer (Japan)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are essential for the successful performance of the Mobility Powersports Application Engineering role. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• Directly support assigned OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) 2-wheel customers in Japan through:
• Analytical calculations
• Technical presentations for business development
• DFMEA and DVP&R reviews
• Prototype design and/or procurement
• Managing testing requirements and execution supporting DVP&R or other customer requests
• Primary customer contact for all technical communication
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide expedient support as required
• Manage internal testing to support global product or system development in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Observe and report field trends, issues, or needs to global teams as appropriate.
• Support overall business development goals and objectives in Japan and the broader APAC region.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (or equivalent) – Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience:
• Knowledge of 2-wheel motorcycles or scooters is a plus.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrains is advantageous.
• Knowledge of power transmission belts or related applications is beneficial.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Strong knowledge across the full spectrum of typical engineering core competencies.
2. Renaissance growth mindset with a willingness to adapt and learn in a dynamic market.
3. Proven experience in customer management and effective communication.
4. Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
5. Excellent business ethics and integrity.
6. A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate and support other team members while sharing knowledge for cross-training.
7. Self-motivated with proactive insights to inspire sales teams.
8. Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities with an emphasis on adapting to Japanese business culture.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Language Skills: Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in English is also desirable for communication with global teams.
• Travel: Domestic travel within Japan is expected up to 40% of the time to visit customers and Gates facilities. Occasional international travel (up to 10%) to other company facilities or customers may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Domestic and international travel as outlined above.
• The work environment will involve moderate noise levels and a mix of office and industrial settings, depending on project requirements.