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JOB ID 27538
Automation & Production Technology Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Mechanical, Production Engineer
- Ibaraki
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.
In this role, you will lead the design, programming, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated production lines, robotics systems, and manufacturing automation technologies.
You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and external suppliers from the product development stage through mass production, ensuring new manufacturing systems are efficient, scalable, safe, and fully integrated into factory digitalization platforms.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- New Production Line Development
・Design, simulate, validate, and launch automated production lines and robotic systems.
・Evaluate product concepts for manufacturability, automation feasibility, cycle times, footprint requirements, and investment costs.
・Collaborate with R&D teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testing (DFT).
Automation Engineering
・Develop PLC programs, HMI interfaces, robot programs, and automation control logic.
・Lead reviews of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system designs.
・Commission, debug, and integrate automated equipment into production environments.
・Configure machine safety systems in compliance with company and industry standards.
Factory Digitalization & Systems Integration
・Integrate manufacturing equipment with MES, ERP, traceability, and higher-level IT systems.
・Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives and smart factory development.
・Enable production data collection, communication, and process monitoring across factory systems.
Validation & Production Launch
・Define machine acceptance criteria and lead equipment validation activities.
・Conduct capability studies (Cpk/Cmk) and verify cycle time, quality, and scrap performance.
・Develop work instructions and train operators and technicians.
Continuous Improvement & Troubleshooting
・Act as the technical expert for complex equipment and automation issues.
・Analyze OEE data to identify bottlenecks and productivity improvement opportunities.
・Implement software and hardware improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
・Support engineering changes and modifications to PLCs, robots, vision systems, and automation equipment.
・Manage equipment upgrades, obsolescence planning, and equipment reuse strategies.
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- Requirements
- ・Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field).
・3+ years of experience developing PLC programs and commissioning automated production equipment within a manufacturing environment.
・Experience with industrial automation and automated production lines.
・Knowledge and practical experience using PLC systems such as Siemens.
・Business-level English.
・Japanese N3 level or above for communication within the factory environment.
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- Preferred
- ・Knowledge of MES, ERP, manufacturing execution systems, and factory system integration.
・Experience integrating automation equipment with higher-level IT systems.
・Experience using LabVIEW.
・Experience with robotics, vision systems, industrial networking, and smart factory technologies.
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- Location
- Ibaraki
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation
- Attractive
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