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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
TeslaThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. All employees share a strong sense of purpose and passion as the company continues to grow rapidly. In addition to the world’s leading electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla offers a diverse range of businesses and products that support this mission, including energy products such as solar power and battery storage, as well as next-generation technologies and products such as AI and robotics. Tesla’s Energy division offers battery storage and solar power products that support sustainable energy. In Japan, it provides battery storage products such as Megapack and Powerwall. The business is growing rapidly, making this a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience. The team is small and highly capable, and offers an environment where you can take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities, from planning through execution. The Energy division works primarily through direct communication with teams in Australia and the United States, and also collaborates closely with Tesla teams around the world. In this role, you will expand the reach of Tesla’s energy products in Japan and lead product development that takes into account Japan-specific regulations, technical requirements, and needs. As part of the Product Engineering team, you will ensure the optimal performance of residential energy products. You will work with engineers in Japan and overseas to drive the resolution of technical challenges involved in implementing and rolling out services such as VPP and V2X in Japan. You will accurately understand the differences between the specifications and features of existing products and what is required in Japan, communicate the need for development logically to internal development teams using data and other evidence, and manage projects.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional projects - Action-oriented and curious, with a willingness to learn quickly, iterate, and improve - Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage diverse initiatives and internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes for new applications - Degree in mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or a related field - Five or more years of experience in an engineering or technical role
- Experience developing products or applications in collaboration with colleagues at overseas locations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, particularly the ability to distill important information into key points - Professional experience in renewable energy, such as batteries, EVSE, or solar power
- Work on world-leading innovations and develop your skills while engaging with the latest technologies. - Scale the business through your contributions in a dynamic, rapidly growing environment. - Work toward achieving goals and the mission as part of a small, highly capable team of passionate people. - Contribute to the mission of advancing the transition to clean energy and experience the impact of work with significant social value. - Gain experience building new businesses at speed with team members in Japan and overseas.
