INTERVIEW 01
There were two things I was conscious of in my job search.
The first was to be able to do work that makes use of the knowledge I studied at university.
Including graduate school, I spent six years studying information engineering, so if I was going to work, I wanted to work in software, doing programming rather than working with machinery or electronic components.
The second was to be involved in developing products and applications that many people use. If something I created is close at hand, I can feel that I am contributing to society, and that leads to a sense of purpose in my work. I also thought it would be something I could be proud of with my family and friends.
As I researched companies during job hunting, I learned that OMRON DIGITAL develops many products that I use in everyday life—such as ticket vending machines and fare adjustment machines that are in every station, and smartphone keyboards that everyone uses. I felt this was exactly the kind of work I was looking for, and so I decided to join OMRON DIGITAL.
INTERVIEW 02
I am engaged in the design and development of servers that centrally collect and manage data sent from station operations equipment (such as ticket vending machines and fare adjustment machines), as well as applications that allow remote operation of station operations equipment. Unlike other station equipment, these systems communicate with many different devices simultaneously, so I need to take into account each interface and function. Together with customers, I confirm each aspect and decide on specifications. In addition to programming and debugging, I also frequently travel on business to conduct connection tests at customer sites, since the devices we communicate with are not all made by Omron.
INTERVIEW 03
I feel a strong sense of fulfillment when I see the software I designed operating in a station.
The equipment I develop is operated by station staff, and compared with ticket vending machines, the number of units installed is quite small. However, if such equipment stops working, it can cause inconvenience not only to the station staff but also to many passengers who use the station. When I saw my work running on-site, I directly experienced the weight of that responsibility, and I felt an even greater sense of fulfillment and joy in my work. It also became motivation for the next project.
INTERVIEW 04
My goal is to become a professional creator who is recognized for something specific—so that when people think of ○○, they think of me. Through that, I want to make people’s lives richer and more convenient with what I create.
