Manufacturing Solutions Engineer

Manufacturing Solutions EngineerThis role is located in Japan - We are a remote work environment for 2026 with future plans to open up an office in 2027.Candidates must possess a valid Japanese work visa at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip's cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, Israel, and Japan. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage's Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston's "Best Places to Work" and "Best Midsize Places to Work."Japan is the world's #3 industrial powerhouse and the spiritual home of Lean manufacturing. We are establishing our Japanese entity to accelerate digital transformation in this critical market.About You:As a Solutions Engineer, you work directly with manufacturers to design, build, and deploy solutions on Tulip's Frontline Operations Platform. You operate at the intersection of solution engineering, manufacturing operations, and customer outcomes, translating real shop-floor problems into scalable, production-ready solutions.You will embed with Japanese world-class manufacturers at their facility to rapidly implement applications, integrations, and workflows that improve quality, productivity, and traceability across manufacturing operations.What Skills Do I Need?5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial software, or manufacturing-focused technology roles, with at least 4 years of experience in direct, customer-facing or consultant rolesAbility to walk a shop floor and independently identify opportunities for operational improvementExperience with Operations Technology, including MES, ERP, quality, or production systems (Architecture and implementation experience strongly preferred)Experience integrating systems and devices in manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of manufacturing workflows, quality, traceability, and operational constraintsProven ability to lead complex technical or operational initiatives end to endStrong project management, organization, and communication skillsComfortable and experienced in customer-facing, technically deep conversationsAbility to think creatively and strategically while delivering practical solutionsA demonstrated commitment to viewing problems through the customer's lensAbility to learn quickly and lead by example in ambiguous environmentsBS degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)Must be able to travel up to 75%Business level of English to communicate with internal team and handle English knowledge databaseBusiness level of Japanese to communicate with Japanese customers, internal team, and handle Japanese materialKey Responsibilities:Customer-Embedded Solution DeliveryPartner with plant-level and corporate stakeholders at a customer's site (operators, engineers, IT, quality, operations leadership)Lead design, build, and deployment of customer-specific Tulip solutionsWork side by side with customers and partners to implement solutions in live manufacturing environmentsDeploy solutions to live production environments with minimal disruptionOT / IT IntegrationIntegrate with shop-floor systems such as PLCs, MES/ERP, and quality systemsWork with machine data, events, and production context (orders, materials, routings)Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning software, data, and operational workflowsServe as the technical owner for forward-deployed customer solutionsTechnical Leadership & EnablementServe as the technical authority during customer deploymentsAdvise on architecture, scalability, security, and reliability in regulated or high-availability environmentsDocument solutions and share learnings across internal teamsCommunicate and work with broader customer team to strategize for successProduct & Platform FeedbackRepresent the voice of the customer to Product and Engineering teams, and collaborate to influence Product roadmap and feature designHelp generalize customer-specific solutions into reusable product capabilitiesContribute to internal process development, best practices, and cross-team collaborationKey Collaborators:Tulip Account ExecutivesCustomer Success ManagersProduct ManagersEngineeringWorking At TulipWe know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don't match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.We're building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:Direct impact on product and cultureCompany equityHybrid Work StyleLearning & Development benefitComprehensive social insurance package (Health, Pension, Employment, and Workers' Compensation)Commutation AllowanceWe are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Please note that we may use AI-based tools to support parts of our hiring process. All data processing is carried out in compliance with local data protection laws, ensuring all personal candidate information is handled securely and ethically.