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title: 'Manufacturing Operations Trainee at Mujin'
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# Manufacturing Operations Trainee at Mujin

- **Company:** Mujin
- **Location:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/mujininc/ab9089dc-3842-4443-b101-fa365a42ccbb

## Job description

Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations. Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading. Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.

## About the Program

This role is designed for candidates who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing and operations engineering. As a Manufacturing Operations Trainee, you will join our production team and gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, testing, and quality control. Throughout the program, you will receive education support and mentorship, including guidance on what to learn and where to find relevant learning materials, to develop the technical skills required for an Operations Engineer role. The trainee program runs for 12 months and includes: Learning support tailored to individual skill gaps, including textbooks, online courses, and other learning resources Weekly check-ins and mentorship from experienced engineers Hands-on training in manufacturing and testing operations Progress evaluations at 6 and 12 months Upon successfully completing the program and passing the final 12-month evaluation, you will be converted to a permanent employee (Seishain) and transition into an Operations Engineer role. This transition will be reflected in both your responsibilities and compensation.

## About the Role

You will contribute to manufacturing activities and help ensure that high-quality products are delivered to customers. Working closely with engineers, suppliers, and production partners, you will gain practical experience in manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, and engineering problem-solving. This role offers exposure to quality control, production processes, hardware troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

## Responsibilities

- Develop operating instructions for production activities.
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good and safe working conditions.
- Investigate hardware failures of returned products.
- Perform testing and inspections on finished products to ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Follow the 5S methodology in production and keep improving the existing system.
- Work with outsourced services, introducing manufacturing processes to them and working out production plans.
- Manage inventory of raw materials, finished products, and non-conforming products.
- Support the development of manual and automated tools to increase test or manufacturing efficiency.
- Support product validation process, perform on-site and off-site tests, and document test results.
- Lab inventory control and equipment maintenance.

## Requirements

Must

- Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Strong interest in manufacturing, hardware, and engineering operations
- Comfortable working hands-on with electrical, mechanical, and testing equipment
- Ability to use common electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters

## Preferred

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a testing or laboratory environment
- PCB assembly or testing experience
- Experience troubleshooting hardware or electromechanical systems

Language

- English work proficiency, or
- Japanese work proficiency with English reading and writing skills

Employment Eligibility

- Candidates must currently reside in Japan.
- Candidates who do not currently have full-time work authorization must be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for full-time employment in Japan.

## Why Join Us

- Guided development program with a clear path to becoming an Operations Engineer
- Guaranteed conversion to permanent employment upon successful completion of the program
- Hands-on experience across manufacturing, quality, testing, and product development
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers
- Opportunity to work with both domestic and international suppliers
- Exposure to real-world engineering challenges in a fast-growing technology environment
- Collaborative and multicultural workplace where you can develop both technical and professional skills

Location 3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan Work Hours 8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break) Salary Based on experience and skills Salary revision twice a year Additional bonuses are available based on performance Holidays Every Saturday and Sunday Annual paid leaves Maternity leave and Childcare leave Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice) Other holidays as defined by the company Company Benefits Flexible dress code policy Commuting allowance Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance) Monthly team dinner support Free buffet lunch every workday Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks) High-end coffee machine Exclusive Employee Gym Access

## About Mujin

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mujin develops intelligent robotics automation platforms that use a "teachless" no-code approach to make robots capable, easy to deploy, and simple to operate in logistics, manufacturing, and beyond.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Ross Diankov (CEO), Issei Takino

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Industrial robotics and automation
- Target customers: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers (primarily Enterprise and B2B); also serves robotics integrators
- Mission statement: To solve the shortage of manual labor by deploying intelligent robotics automation that raises productivity around the world

## Products & Services
- **MujinOS**: A no-code, teachless platform for robot control and deployment. Integrates perception, planning, and control algorithms with a real-time digital twin. Compatible with top robot and tooling brands.
- **Palletizing**: Automated case stacking with high-speed, stable pallet builds for any SKU mix.
- **Depalletizing**: Perception-driven robots that unload pallets and handle complex mixed-SKU challenges.
- **Mixed-Case Fulfillment**: Robotic case picking and pallet building for store-ready orders.
- **Bin Picking**: Robots pick loose items from bins using advanced 3D vision.
- **Piece Picking**: Each-pick automation for e-commerce and distribution.
- **TruckBot**: Container and trailer unloading robot (debuted at ProMat 2023).
- **Fleet Coordination**: Syncs AGVs and AMRs with pick-and-place workflows through a single fleet module.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed as a private company (latest major round was $83.4M Series C in 2023, per CB Insights).
- **Key Metric (Funding)**: Over $107.4M in total known equity funding (Series A: ¥75M JPY, Series B: $6M, Series C: $83.4M + $18M). Also secured ¥15.5B JPY in debt financing (Dec 2025).
- **Notable Investors**: SBI Investment (led Series C), UTEC (The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners).
- **Growth Signals**: Employs 146 people (+5% YoY, +17 people); offices in 5 countries (Japan, USA, China, Netherlands, South Korea); 103 active job postings (+49.3% YoY); revenue $6.9M; recognized with the RBR50 Innovation Award; operates in 9 countries by workforce distribution.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Teachless technology**: Their "MujinMI" (Machine Intelligence) allows robots to think and move autonomously without being taught every motion — a fundamental differentiator from traditional industrial robots that require programming.
- **No-code platform**: MujinOS enables deployment without writing code, lowering engineering costs and accelerating timelines.
- **Brand-agnostic integration**: Compatible with robots and tooling from multiple manufacturers, so it fits into existing operations without vendor lock-in.
- **Strong Asia + global footprint**: Deep roots in Japan and China combined with expanding operations in North America and Europe.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding globally with offices in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) and a growing presence in the U.S. (Atlanta, GA).
- Scale intelligent robotics solutions for large logistics and manufacturing customers.
- Push further into full warehouse and factory workflows (e.g., TruckBot for automated unloading).
- Deepen the MujinOS platform as the global standard for intelligent robotics.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Tackling critical global labor shortages with cutting-edge technology.
- **Engineering-heavy culture**: 92 of 146 employees are in technical roles — a true engineering-first company.
- **Global, diverse team**: Colleagues from Japan, U.S., China, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, South Korea, and more.
- **Top talent hiring from**: Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, The University of Tokyo, plus alumni from Google, Microsoft, Woven by Toyota, and Preferred Networks.
- **On-site in Tokyo**: Most roles listed as full-time in Tokyo at their HQ, but also opportunities in Atlanta, Guangzhou, and Eindhoven.
- **Active growth**: 103 open jobs across software engineering (C++, Python, Computer Vision, Robotics), integration, and other roles.

## Sources
1. [mujin-corp.com](https://mujin-corp.com/company)
2. [mujin-corp.com](https://mujin-corp.com/)
3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/mujininc)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mujin-global)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/mujin)

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