Mobility Powersports Application Engineer (japan)

Mobility Powersports Application Engineer (Japan)

Date: Jan 14, 2026

Location: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Unitta, Nagano, Osaka

Company: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

• Directly support assigned OE 2-wheel & powersports customers through:
  • Analytical calculations
  • Technical presentations for business development
  • DFMEA and DVP&R reviews
  • Prototype design and/or procurement
  • Manage testing requirements and execution supporting DVP&R or other customer requests
  • Customer point contact for all customer technical communication
  • Troubleshoot customer issues and offer expedient support as required
• Manage internal testing to support global product or system development
• Observe and report field trends, issues, or needs to global team as appropriate
• Support overall business development goals and needs

Keys to Success

• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market

Requirements and Preferred Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (or equivalent) – Mechanical or Electrical desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Knowledge of 2-wheel motorcycles or scooters a plus
• Knowledge of powersports vehicles (side by sides, ATV, UTV) a plus
• Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrains a plus
• Knowledge of power transmission belts or applications a plus

Required Skills:

1. Knowledgeable across full spectrum of typical engineering core competency
2. Renaissance growth mindset
3. Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrates effective time management skills
4. Excellent business ethics and integrity
5. Strong team player, proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.
6. Self-directed and motivated with insight and ideas to motivate sales teams
7. Strong communication skills including presentation & negotiation skills

Physical Demands:

1. Domestic travel expected up to 30% time to customer and Gates facilities

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Majority exposure to internal and external office environment. Partial exposure to internal and external industrial manufacturing environments.

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.