#223 Robotics Development Engineer

【Company Overview】

Founded in 2018, this R&D-focused startup drives digital transformation (DX) and safety improvements in the environment and energy sectors by leveraging deep tech, such as AI and robotics.
The company develops and markets proprietary products—including automated sorting robots—that contribute to a sustainable society (circular economy) and has received a special award from the Ministry of the Environment.
Through collaborations with universities and major corporate groups both in Japan and abroad, they ensure that cutting-edge AI technology does not remain merely a theoretical concept but is rapidly implemented in real-world operational settings.

<A Free and Welcoming Corporate Culture>
With a diverse, multinational workforce, the company fosters a flat, supportive atmosphere—akin to a family that helps one another—creating an environment where employees can freely turn their ideas into reality without bureaucratic constraints.

【Job Description】

They are advancing the development and real-world deployment of AI robots—utilizing technologies such as image recognition, VLM/VLA, and robot control—specifically for the waste management and resource recycling sectors. Depending on your expertise and experience, you will be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:

<Anticipated Responsibilities>

・Developing control systems for industrial robots, collaborative robots, dual-arm robots, etc.
・Developing picking systems that integrate cameras and sensors with robots
・Robot arm trajectory generation, coordinate transformation, and calibration
・Developing robot systems using ROS/ROS 2
・Integrating grippers, suction mechanisms, various sensors, PLCs, etc.
・Generating grasping positions and motion sequences based on AI recognition results
・Conducting physical testing, measuring operation success rates, and analyzing/resolving causes of failure
・On-site setup and adjustment, safety verification, and ensuring stable operation and maintenance

【Requirements】

・Experience in C++ or Python development
・Basic knowledge of robotics, FA (Factory Automation), motion control, or mechatronics
・Experience with robot arms, ROS/ROS 2, PLCs, or camera/sensor integration
・Experience in operational verification, evaluation, or tuning using actual hardware
・Demonstrable expertise, practical experience, or research experience in a specific area of ​​robotics
・Ability to not only follow instructions but also analyze issues and propose improvements
・Native-level proficiency in Chinese or Japanese

【Preferred Requirements】

・Experience with robot control using ROS/ROS 2, MoveIt, etc.
・Experience using industrial robots, collaborative robots, Franka, ALOHA, etc.
・Experience with visual servoing, 6D pose estimation, grasp point estimation, and trajectory planning
・Knowledge of imitation learning, reinforcement learning, robot foundation models, and VLAs
・Experience with hand-eye calibration and coordinate system transformation
・Experience integrating with PLCs, EtherCAT, industrial communication protocols, and various sensors
・Experience with robot safety design, risk assessment, and on-site deployment

【Terms and Conditions】

Annual Salary: 4 – 8 million JPY
Employment type: Full-time employee
Bonus: None
Salary Increase: Once a year
Probation Period: 3 months
Location: Tokyo
Social Insurance: Fully covered
Working Hours: Based on 9:00-18:00
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays
Average Overtime: None
Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

【Selection Process】
Required Documents: Resume, Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Work History
Interviews: 1–2 times (in-person interviews)