Company Information
Who we are
HQ : Narashino-shi, Chiba
Established : 1980
Employees : 440
https://www.hke.jp/index.htm/
Since our founding in 1980, as a member of the Hitachi Group, we have provided solutions, services, and technology to a wide range of customers based on our corporate philosophy of being a “Better Solution Partner” to our customers.
・System integration for industry, distribution, and public sector
・Contracted software development and embedded software development
・Providing unique information equipment products and packaged software
In addition to the above, we also provide business support for installation, maintenance, and operation of digital systems across the full life stages of digital systems, and we are developing a wide range of businesses using control and information technologies based on our extensive field experience.
Our vision
A Better Solution Partner to Create “Realistic Optimal Solutions” Together
We propose solutions using information, communication, and control technologies. In doing so, we always keep in mind the question, “What should it ideally be? ” in accordance with the customer’s business goals. Also, while avoiding “over-specification,” we work with the customer to find and create a “realistic optimal solution” that is appropriate for the customer’s business environment and management resources
Our services/products
1. Solutions Business
(1) Provide digital signage solutions for railroads, airports, offices, commercial facilities, etc.
(2) Provide IoT/DX solutions for industry, distribution, and production sites
2. Products & Services Business
(1) Tablets for business use, touch panel information terminals, etc.
(2) Kitting, repair and maintenance, reuse and recycling services for IT equipment
3. Embedded and Outsourcing Business
(1) Embedded system development for industrial equipment, information and telecommunications equipment, etc.
(2) Development, operation, and construction of mission-critical systems within the Hitachi Group”
Job Description
Details of the job
In order to realize digital transformation of field operations, we provide a series of solutions, such as collecting, processing, and utilizing data using IoT technology, which we excel in, and building and operating an environment.
▼Among our products and services, the following businesses
(1) Providing digital signage solutions for railways, airports, offices, and commercial facilities 【Specific job description (1) (2) (3) (4) (7)】
(2) Providing IoT and DX solutions to industrial, distribution, and production site【Specific job description (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (7)】
(3) Support for development, construction and maintenance of cloud-eco systems【Specific job description (4) (7)】
(4) Development, operation and construction of core systems within the Hitachi Group【Specific job description (1) (5) (6)】
System development (upstream):
Requirements analysis, requirements definition, basic design, detailed design
System development and operation (downstream):
Programming, testing, operation support, maintenance and operation
< Specific job description >
(1) Design and development of Web systems using Java, .net, etc.
(2) Design and development of Digital Transformation (DX) infrastructure for users using POWER/BI, Pentaho, etc.
(3) Developing business systems using C # and VB.net
(4) Building a Web system using OSS (PHP Laravel, etc.) or javascript on the premise of using the cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.)
(5) Developing business systems using Salesforce
(6) Development of operational automation tools using AzureOpenAI
(7) Development of Business Systems Using Generated AI
Skills
Mandatory skills
Preferred skills
Required skills details
<Mandatory>
Have used at least one of the above mandatory skills
<Preferred>
・Those who are interested in building the IoT system and data analysis who are responsible for promoting digital transformation.
・Those who are interested in the SI approach for user needs orientation (i.e., those who are not trapped by the principle of self-reliance but are oriented toward optimization of combinations)
・Those who want to brush up their scope of responsibility by grasping not only their own scope of responsibility but also related scope and general impression
Personality
- Those who are interested in IT (of Japanese companies)
(1) Engineer who sympathizes with the spirit of Hitachi’s founding spirits: “harmony, sincerity, pioneering spirit”
【Harmony】 The willingness to respect the opinions of others and discuss matters in a manner that is thorough and frank, but fair and impartial, and once a conclusion has been reached, to cooperate and work together to achieve a common goal.
【Sincerity】To act with a sense of ownership and honesty at all times and never pass the buck. The spirit to meet society’s expectations and generate credibility for Hitachi.
【Pioneering spirit】 To work creatively, using novel approaches to enter new areas. To always act as a pioneer within our areas of expertise and to have the passion to pursue higher goals beyond our capabilities.
(2) Those who are interested in Japanese culture and want to work in Japan - Those who are sensitive to technology trends
(1) Those who can always proactively input advanced technologies and think about matching their needs
(2) Those who can efficiently improve their skills by actively utilizing lectures, seminars, and exhibitions - Those who can communicate smoothly with others
(1) Those who can actively communicate assertively through first-person communication
(2) Those who are good at making presentations using not only conversation but also illustrations and tables
Career path
1st year : Programmer
2nd year : Programmer, downstream design help
3rd year : Programmer, downstream design
After 4th year : System engineer, upstream design
First, your career starts as a programmer.
We expect that you will build up your experience from downstream to upstream design, and that in the future you will be able to organize projects and plan and propose solutions to our customers.
Workplace Environment
Our team/corporate culture
Our corporate philosophy is to be the ‘Better Solution Partner’ for our customers, and the attitude of the entire team to work together to solve our customers’ problems is deeply rooted. The workplace makes good use of telecommuting and flexible working hours, but communication is also constant, and the environment is one in which people can immediately ask for help if they are unsure about something. The sales, development, quality assurance and other departments work together to bring together the skills of each individual and spare no effort to produce results as a team and as a company.
Typical daily work schedule
8:50 Start of work
8:50-9:30 Gather IT-related information, check development issues, etc.
9:30-10:00 Development team meeting
10:00-12:00 Keep development in line with schedule
12:00-12:45 Lunch break
12:45-14:00 Keep development in line with schedule
14:00-15:00 Meeting with customers (online)
15:00-15:30 Summarize the meeting in minutes
15:30-17:20 Keep development in line with schedule
17:20 Give business report and leave
*If development is behind schedule, work overtime, finish work in a well-defined area and leave.
Post-employment and on-the-job training
After joining the company, we train new employees and assign them to each workplace.
For the first four years, we will create individual development plans to support your career.
We share business goals and feedback with our superiors through regular meetings with them.
In addition, the Hitachi Group has a dedicated training organization where employees can take training tailored to their careers.
Are there any senior non-Japanese nationals, or English-speaking employees?
We have French and Chinese colleagues. Also, although they are not employees, some of the people we work with are Asian.
In October 2023, three Indian employees will join the company and be your seniors.
Message from our employees from abroad
When you first join the company, you may feel uneasy, but I hope that you will boldly take on any challenge. We, seniors and bosses are always there to support you. Also, please do your best to study Japanese. If your Japanese ability improves, your work will progress smoothly and your opportunities will expand. Of course, you can enjoy your everyday life even more. We look forward to working with you.
Why you should work at our company
Benefits highlights
We offer an employee stock ownership plan and a property savings plan as benefits related to asset building.
The Hitachi Group also has a voluntary insurance system that allows its employees to purchase life insurance, medical insurance and automobile insurance. It is a group membership as a Hitachi Group, so the premium is considerably lower than the insurance system that is generally subscribed to.
In addition, we offer a full range of retirement plans, including a lump-sum retirement benefit plan, a cash balance plan and a defined contribution pension plan. A defined contribution pension plan is a system in which you select and manage the products you invest.
Housing support
After coming to Japan, you can move into a residence provided by the company until August 2025 (Rent: 15,000 yen, utilities, etc., should be paid by individuals).
Leisure facilities at work & activities outside of work
Our head office in Chiba has a lush green environment. In spring, the cherry blossoms on the property are in full bloom and are very beautiful. The sea is also close.
You can also see Tokyo Skytree from the Tokyo office. Nearby is Kameido Tenjin, where you can enjoy a tasteful townscape. Asakusa, popular with foreigners, is also close by.
