Find below the profiles of Swiss nationals and Japanese nationals with a strong connection to Switzerland who are currently looking for employment in Japan. If you are interested in adding your profile to this page, please contact info@sccij.jp.
Ms. Alessia Balmelli holds a Master’s in Multidisciplinary Asian Studies (Japan focus) from the University of Geneva & IHEID, with a year at Keio University, and a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Economics. She has experience in fintech, public diplomacy, and journalism, including client relations, communications, social media, and multilingual content production. Multilingual (fluent in Italian, English, French, with professional proficiency of German, and Japanese language skills) and tech-savvy, she thrives in international, fast-paced environments and seeks early-career opportunities in Japan in communications, PR, events, or client relations.
Swiss Professional seeking Embedded Engineering Opportunities in Japan
Mr. Flavio Felder is seeking career opportunities in Japan starting spring 2026. With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from ZHAW School of Engineering and experience in embedded firmware development, software engineering, signal processing, and IoT solutions, Flavio brings a versatile skill set to innovative tech projects. Currently a Scientific Assistant at ZHAW, he is involved in Inno(vation)suisse projects and contributes to various technical university tasks. Flavio is passionate about embedded systems, IoT, and creating cutting-edge tech solutions. Fluent in German and English, and actively learning Japanese, he is eager to contribute to Japan’s dynamic tech industry. Please find his LinkedIn here.
Swiss Automation Technician (EFZ) with BMS Seeking Opportunities in Industrial Automation in Japan
Mr. Roman Eppler is a Swiss-trained automation technician (EFZ) with a vocational baccalaureate (BMS), experienced in PLC (SPS) programming, electrical systems, and industrial automation, with a strong interest in smart manufacturing and technology-driven industries. Currently studying Japanese (JLPT N4-N3 level), he is fluent in German and proficient in English, and is motivated to build a long-term career in Japan, with openness to further development in related fields such as IT or AI. Please find his LinkedIn here.
Mr. Federico Donghi, a 23-year-old Swiss-based student, is currently completing his Master’s degree in Business Engineering at SUPSI (Switzerland). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Politecnico di Milano. Federico is seeking an internship or entry-level opportunity in Japan starting from September 2025, with a preferred duration of at least 3 months. He is open to longer engagements (6 months or more), and does not exclude the possibility of relocating to Japan permanently in the future. With a solid foundation in logistics, operations, and project management, as well as academic and extracurricular experience in politics and public affairs, Federico brings both analytical thinking and strategic perspective. He is particularly interested in roles related to business development, supply chain, innovation management, and international collaboration. He is fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, and is currently studying Japanese. Adaptable, curious, and internationally oriented, Federico is ready to contribute proactively to dynamic and cross-cultural environments. His full resume is available here.
Swiss professional with fluent Japanese seeking entry-level opportunities in Japan
Mr. Noah Kitamura Ames, a Swiss-British with a Japanese background, is looking for an entry-level opportunity and a potential long-term carrier in Japan. Having completed his undergraduate program in international relationships at Meiji university, he is now working in the entertainment sector as a producer and manager. In addition to his perfectly fluent English, French and Japanese, Noah has got a deep and wide understanding of both the Western and Japanese culture, making him a person capable of adapting to multi-cultural environments without issue. While having a strong interest in the domain of IP and creativity, he is open to any sector where he could serve as a bridge between diverse cultures. He holds a visa of engineer/specialist in humanities/international services that is valid until 2030, allowing him to start to work with little paperwork in the way. His full resume is available here.
Swiss MSc Graduate Specializing in Machine Learning Seeking Employment in Japan
Mr. Marcel Gröpl, a recent graduate of ETH Zurich (expected February 2026), holds a Master’s degree in Machine Learning and Information Theory. He is actively seeking employment opportunities in Japan. Marcel has previous work experience in Japan, having completed two internships with Bosch and SONY, where he contributed to research projects. He passed the JLPT N2 exam in 2023 and has spent a total of one year living in Japan since then, further enhancing his language proficiency during that time. His professional interests focus on research in machine learning, particularly in Vision-Language Models (VLMs), Large Language Models (LLMs), and computer vision. He thrives in both academic and industry environments. Marcel is excited to return to Japan now that he has completed his degree. His resume is available here.
