Guidelines for newly-grads

Message from the new graduate recruiting manager

Thank you for your interest in SMK.
Likes to try and loves to build things: this has driven SMK for 100 years. We are looking forward to seeing those of you who share this feeling join SMK and bring your fresh perspective.
I truly hope that you will apply with us.

Recruitment information

Qualification requirements	Master's: those expecting to complete their degree in March 2026 (those completing between March 2023 and March 2025 also eligible) Bachelor's: those expecting to graduate in March 2026 (those completing between March 2023 and March 2025 also eligible)
Job openings	Scientific: Design, R&D, production technology, systems development, quality control, production control, technology management, sales engineers, etc. Humanities: Sales (domestic/international), management (HR, accounts, general affairs, management planning, administration, etc.), production control, etc.
Majors	Scientific: Mechanics, electrical, electronics, communications, information, physics, mathematics, chemistry, industrial engineering, etc. Humanities: Any
Pay increases	Annual (July)
Salary	2026 starting salary (base salary) Master's graduate: 284,000 yen/month Bachelor's graduate: 260,000 yen/month
Bonuses	Twice per year (June, December)
Allowances	Overtime allowance, family allowance, housing allowance or rent subsidy, lunch subsidy, qualification allowance, etc. Example of a qualification allowance TOEIC score of 860 or over: 10,000 yen (monthly)
Transportation expenses	Fully covered
Working area	Tokyo (head office), Toyama, Ibaraki, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, overseas (no overseas postings available immediately after hiring except in case of local recruitment by overseas subsidiary)
Working hours	Flextime system Core hours are 10:20-15:35 Standard working hours 8:20-17:05 (8 hours/day) Lunch break 45 minutes (8:35-17:05 from September 11 to March 10) Annual working hours: 1882 hours and 15 minutes (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
Days off and holidays	126 days off per year Full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 4-9 day holidays at New Year, Golden Week and summer Compassionate leave, maternity leave, spousal maternity leave, etc. Paid annual leave (10 days in first year, up to 20 days) Flexible days off A system that allows employees to take four weekdays off whenever they like, of the 126 days off per year
Insurance	Full company insurance (employment, work-related accident, health, pension)
Benefits	Child-care support Full salary paid during leave 8 weeks before birth and 8 weeks after birth Child-care leave of absence system (up to 3 years) Leave/short working hour system Nursing care leave system (up to 1 year), short working hour system, Working system while rehabilitating Asset formation Asset building, Employee Stock Ownership Association, defined contribution pension system, home loan financing system, etc. Housing-related systems Singles dormitories, company housing, rental dormitories, rent subsidies, etc. Recreation Associated recreational facilities, retreats (Sugadaira, Nagano Prefecture), club activities, etc. Other No indoor smoking (there are smoking rooms)

Selection process

The process outlined above may differ under certain circumstances. Your understanding is appreciated.

Interview and aptitude test

Required documents

1. Entry sheet
2. Academic transcript
3. English language certification (if you have it)
4. Certificate of Expected Graduation

How to apply

Please enter using the Entry button for new graduate hires.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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