Location: Otsu, Japan

Job ID: R-127183

% of Travel: 00% – 25%

Job Type: Full time
Relocation: No
Post Date: October 8, 2025

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Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the objective of this role is to work in a team of engineers to support the daily operation of the CPS Japan concentrate plant and execute automation/digitization projects drive safety, quality and productivity in plant operation. This role is to support technical aspects of the Liquids / Dry Parts Value work-stream from a core, automation engineering-based skillset, associated with Batch, PLC and SCADA systems.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prioritized Responsibilities

% of Time

Support Shop floor control system, building management system and ASRS (if any) operation

  • Work closely with vendor helpdesk for software related issues and propose solution if necessary
  • Prepare troubleshooting report, conduct training to engineering and operations personnel to prevent future occurrence
  • Propose and carry out corrective / preventive maintenance for control systems
  • Develop comprehensive Obsolescence profiles for hardware and software systems.
  • Perform routine checks to monitor equipment operating parameters, prompt updating onto monitoring system to ensure operations are within control specifications.

30%

Execute Automation Projects

  • Draft user requirement specifications for automation projects
  • Develop software codes for minor process improvement projects
  • Liaise with equipment vendors to ensure compliance to specifications (e.g. attend kick-off meetings, Factory Acceptance tests, etc.)
  • Direct and monitor vendor activities during site installation and commissioning to ensure system is delivered as per design documents
  • Ensures that the operations and activities carried out are in accordance with the duties and responsibilities for EHS as specified by Company Policy and relevant statutory provisions.

40%

Take ownership and lead the development, agreement and execution of cross functional resolution plans in order to address gaps in throughput, quality, safety and environmental metrics.

20%

Keep track of automation hardware and software obsolescence profiles and develop LCM plan together with automation/engineering manager for the site .

10%

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:

  • Degree in Electrical / Automation Engineering or equivalent
  • Language: Native Japanese and Intermediate level of English
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word

Skills:

Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML); Cascading Style Sheets (CSS); Analytical Thinking; Chatbots; Customer Service; Algorithms; Data Modeling; Natural Language Processing (NLP); Agile Methodology; Group Problem Solving; Oral Communications; Server-Side Development; Azure Bot Service; JavaScript; Written Communication; Artificial Intelligence Technologies; Data Mining; Teamwork; Adaptability; Self-Starter; Machine Learning

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