Hiring a Refurbishment Engineer

Computer Refurbishment Engineer Wanted

People Port Corp. was founded in 2017 in Yokohama with the mission of creating employment opportunities for refugees living in Japan. We operate a computer refurbishment business that restores used PCs and brings them back to life as refurbished devices called ZERO PC.

In Japan, millions of computers are used and discarded every year. At the same time, landfill space is decreasing, and producing new computers creates significant environmental impact, including CO₂ emissions.

By refurbishing used computers and reselling them as ZERO PCs, we aim to reduce electronic waste while contributing to solutions for climate change and resource sustainability.

Impact of ZERO PC

Every year in Japan, large numbers of computers are discarded even though many can still be reused.

By refurbishing these computers and giving them a second life, ZERO PC contributes to:

• Reducing electronic waste

• Lowering environmental impact from new computer production

• Creating meaningful employment opportunities for refugees and displaced people in Japan

Through this work, technology becomes more than just hardware — it becomes a tool for social impact and environmental sustainability.

Position

Computer Refurbishment Engineer

Number of positions: 1

Job Description

This role supports the refurbishment and production of used computers for reuse and international distribution.

Responsibilities include:

・Removing hard drives (HDD) from collected computers
・Performing functional checks and preparing Excel proposal lists
・Refurbishing computers for the domestic market
・Repairing computers after purchase when needed

Through this work, you will help transform computers that were once considered waste into valuable tools that can be used again.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00

• Lunch break: 13:00–14:00

• Weekends and national holidays off

Benefits

• Full transportation expenses covered

• Possibility of full-time employment after a 3-month probation period, depending on the employee’s preference and company conditions

Salary

• Monthly wage: ¥250,000~¥300,000

  *Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skills.

• Overtime payment provided

Workplace

People Port Corp. – Kikuna Office

6-14-7 Kikuna, Kohoku-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Requirements

We are looking for people who are motivated to work in a multicultural team environment.

Required qualities:

・Knowledge in computer science (Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT-related work experience, or equivalent experience)

・Understanding of culturally diverse teams

・Willingness to communicate with team members

・Strong sense of responsibility toward work

Not required

・Japanese language ability
・Previous experience in the computer refurbishment industry

However, because our team communicates in both English and Japanese, it is preferable to have basic to intermediate English communication and reading skills.

We also welcome people who are motivated to learn Japanese after joining the company.

What You’ll Learn

Working at People Port offers hands-on experience in several areas:

・Computer hardware handling and refurbishment
・Production management of refurbished devices
・Quality checks and repair processes
・Working in a multicultural team environment
・Understanding circular economy and sustainable technology practices

You will also gain experience communicating and collaborating with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.

Who Thrives Here

People who thrive at People Port tend to share several qualities:

・Curiosity about different cultures and perspectives
・A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates
・Motivation to contribute to social and environmental impact
・Flexibility in working in a small, diverse team

You do not need to be an expert in computers. What matters most is your willingness to learn and work responsibly as part of a multicultural team.

A Day at People Port

A typical day at People Port combines hands-on work with teamwork and communication.

You might start the day by removing hard drives from collected computers and preparing devices for refurbishment. Later, you may perform functional checks on refurbished PCs, record results, or create lists in Excel for export management.

Throughout the day, you will communicate with colleagues in English or Japanese while working together in a collaborative production environment.

Every computer that passes through your hands moves one step closer to being used again instead of becoming waste.

Our Team

Our team is small but highly diverse.

People Port currently has 20 team members from 7 different countries, including Japan and countries across Asia, Europe and Africa. Different languages, cultures, and life experiences come together in our workplace.

We believe diversity strengthens collaboration and innovation.

Team members support each other, share knowledge, and work together to solve problems. Even if you are new to the field, you will learn from colleagues and grow through daily teamwork.

We also value open communication and collaboration. Regular one-on-one meetings with leadership and team-wide training help ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, regardless of nationality or language.

People Port has also received Gold Certification in the Cultural Diversity Index (CDI) for two consecutive years, recognizing our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse cultural backgrounds can thrive.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining People Port, we would love to hear from you.

Please send the following information by email.

Email: recruit@peopleport.jp
Contact person: Fujii

Subject: Application for People Port Engineer Position

Please include the following information in your email:

1:Full name
2:Preferred working days and hours
3:Phone number
4:Times when you are available to receive a phone call from our team

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Application Process

The recruitment process will follow these steps:

1. Submit your application by email

2. Our team will contact you

3. Interview (two rounds)

4. Final decision notification

We welcome applicants from different cultural and professional backgrounds. Even if you do not have experience in the computer industry, your motivation to learn and contribute to a multicultural team is what matters most.

Information Session for Recruitment

We will be hosting an upcoming information session for engineering positions as follows:

Position: Engineers
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format: In-person
Location: Our Kikuna Office
Details: Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. 

⭐︎Registration
Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/xQbLREhpQy2yU59R9

Learn More About People Port

Media coverage
https://www.asahi.com/withplanet/article/15867574

Video
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aSlrt_sUfI4

English article
https://zenbird.media/zero-pc-sustainable-computers-built-by-refugees-in-japan/