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Company Name NOK CORPORATION
Industry Essential Core Manufacturing
Job Information/Description Position: R&D Engineer

As an R&D Engineer at NOK’s Shonan R&D Center, you will help develop next-generation technologies for global mobility and industrial innovation. We welcome applicants from tribology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, AI, and related fields. This role enables you to use your expertise while broadening your skills across multiple engineering domains.

1. Key Responsibilities
-Conduct research and experiments in materials science, tribology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electronics, robotics, or AI
-Design, test, and evaluate prototypes and new materials for both existing and emerging product lines
-Analyze data, generate technical insights, and translate results into practical engineering solutions
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams in strategy, product design, materials development, and process engineering
-Support digital transformation initiatives that improve R&D efficiency through integrated data and resource management

2. What You Will Experience
-A membership-based career model that supports long-term growth beyond a single fixed role
-Opportunities to broaden your skill set through diverse and challenging technical assignments
-A multicultural, team-oriented environment that values open communication and innovation
-Direct involvement in creating high-performance materials, precision technologies, and mobility solutions with global impact
Work Location (Country name) Japan: Kanagawa Precture
Required Degree Bachelor
Master
MBA
PhD
Required Major Accounting / Finance
 Architecture
 Art & Design
 Biology
 Business & Management Studies
 Chemistry
 Commerce / Marketing
 Communication and Media Studies
 Computer Science and Information Systems
 Economics & Econometrics
 Education & Training
 Engineering - Biological
 Engineering - Chemical
 Engineering - Civil and Structural
 Engineering - Electrical and Electronic
 Engineering - Industrial
 Engineering - Manufacturing & Production
 Engineering - Mechanical
 Engineering - Other
 Language and Literature
 International Relations / Studies / Affairs
 Japanese Language and Literature
 Law & Legal Studies
 Liberal Arts
 Logistics / Supply Chain Management
 Mathematics / Physics
 Medicine / Pharmacology
 Politics / Public Policy
 Psychology
 Statistics and Operational Research
 Science - Other
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Website URL https://www.nokgrp.com/en/
Company Profile 1. NOK Company
NOK is a global leader in high-performance materials, precision technologies, and mobility solutions. Founded in 1941, the company has grown into a worldwide network with operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, supplying essential components such as oil seals, functional parts, hydraulic equipment, chemical products, and electronics. With more than 37,000 employees and strong market leadership in sealing technologies, NOK continues to support industries ranging from automotive and mobility to energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.

The Strengths of the NOK Group
Strength 1: Integration of Mechanical Engineering and Rubber Materials Engineering
Strength 2: Research and Development Driven by Continuous Problem Solving
Strength 3: Manufacturing Excellence That Delivers High-Quality Products Reliably Worldwide

Core Capabilities

Materials Technology / Design Technology / Evaluation & Analysis Technology
Production Technology / Fundamental Research / Intellectual Property Management

2. Shonan R&D Center
Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, the Shonan R&D Center is the core of NOK’s innovation. The center integrates strategy, research, product design, materials development, and mass-production engineering to address mobility transformation and global technological change. Digital transformation enables unified data management and collaboration across the group. Researchers work across materials science, tribology, chemistry, mechanical a
Internship Acceptable

Message

The NOK Group supports the fundamental pillars of societal prosperity—safety and comfort—through manufacturing.
Let's realize every possibility around the world together.

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