Due to the influence of COVID-19, recruitment activities for the IAP (International Associates Program) had halted for all of 2020 to early spring of 2021. Now that we have come to a better understanding of the pandemic as well as enforced more efficient precautions, we are ready to resume recruitment operations for the IAP—unfortunately we are limited to recruiting domestically due to various international laws and security procedures in the current pandemic.
International Associates Program Re-opens for Domestic Residents
Those who are living in Japan and have graduated can apply to the International Associates Program, a 2-year career-entry program designed to help further both your Japanese and occupational skills. Take this opportunity to help ease your transition into working for an intercultural company and take hold of your career! English fluency is expected, and Japanese Language skills are desirable but by no means necessary. Currently, many positions are available for those in the Engineering field, and you will find a list of them below. Should they appeal to you, please apply through the IAP application portal here:
Application PortalAddress Line should include your Current Address in Japan to help verify you are an applicant in Japan.
Under the “Country” field, please insert your home country.
More info about the IAP can be found here:
https://recruit.alpsalpine.com/e/recruit/iap/
Open Positions
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| 1. IT/Software Engineer | Production Sys. Development | 230, Shibue, Wakuya-cho, Toda-gun, Miyagi-pref, 987-0195, Japan | |
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Development, installation, and deployment of Smart Factory systems that collect, store, and visualize information and equipment for production and inspection as digital data. Development, installation, and deployment of data analysis (machine learning, etc.) systems for performing defect analysis and factor analysis using said digital data. |
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| 2. IT/Software Engineer | DCSプロ | Iwaki Office 20-1, Yoshima Industrial Park, Iwaki, Fukushima 970-1192 | |
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Designing of products (both for internal technology practices and external alliances) for automobiles and automotive industry in align with the CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared & Services, Electric) era. |
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| 3. IT/Software Engineer | DCSプロ | Iwaki Office 20-1, Yoshima Industrial Park, Iwaki, Fukushima 970-1192 | |
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Software development for Cabin controller as Scrum Developer (developing, delivering, and sustaining products in a complex environment). |
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| 4. IT/Software Engineer (3 Positions) | Infotainment Design | Iwaki Office 20-1, Yoshima Industrial Park, Iwaki, Fukushima 970-1192 | |
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Project Management, Process Assessment, Programming, Architecture Design, Data analysis, Requirement Management, Audio signal processing, Network, Android/Linux/AUTOSAR, Graphic, Cyber Security, Functional Safety, Test Automation, UI/UX, ADAS, Business Planning. |
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| 5. Mech. Engineer | Production Division | 230, Shibue, Wakuya-cho, Toda-gun, Miyagi-pref, 987-0195, Japan | |
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Development of production machine with new technology. (Automation, Robot, etc.) Designing and setting up the machine. Evaluating the machine. Development of new production process and method. |
Skill in Operating/Experience with 3-D CAD,Machine designing. N3 Japanese Proficiency is Desirable. |
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| 6. Mech. Engineer | C4 Engineering Dept. | 1-3-5 Higashitalkami, Nagaoka, Niigata Pref. Japan | |
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Development of new devices. Follows development activity such as evaluation for electrical, mechanical characteristics and so on. Create new products ※A system is in place to rotate responsibilities among the members. |
No required or specified skill is needed but any background in mechanical simulation (such as MATLAB) is preferred. |
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| 7. Physics Engineer | C4 Engineering Dept. | 1-3-5 Higashitalkami, Nagaoka , Niigata Pref. Japan. | |
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Development of new devices. Follows development activity such as evaluation for electrical, mechanical characteristics and so on. Create new products ※A system is in place to rotate responsibilities among the members. |
Background in Physics Applications preferred but no Skills Needed; will be trained as a Power Inductor Engineer. It is better to have skills in electrical. |
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| Duration of Contract | 2 Years |
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| Working Hours | 08:20-17:00 M-F 243 Scheduled Workdays in the year and 122 days off. |
| Salary | In 2022, the first year trainee’s salary is JPY217,000 (Bachelor)/ JPY241,000 (MA) per month (following payments are automatically deducted from the gross salary: health insurance, pension and income tax). |
| Bonuses | Annual Company Bonuses are paid in December and June. Amount varies depending on corporate performance but have been around 1.5x the monthly salary in recent years. |
| Accommodations | Arrangements for living accommodations are made, with the apartment fee varying between JPY 8,000-13,000/monthly. |
| Health Insurance | Company Health insurance covers a specified range of medical/dental expenses. Trainees are usually charged only around 30% of the cost for treatment and medications. |
| Return Flights for second year-end holiday | ALPS ALPINE will pay for a round-trip discount economy air-ticket to the candidates’ home countries for the second year-end holiday. |
| Program Start Date |
October 18th, 2021 *Actual Starting Date may change according to the condition of applicant’s visa application. |