Job Details
Posted 22 May, 2026
Job Id: 626382
Automation Engineer
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to manage and maintain factory automation systems, ensuring reliable operations, optimized processes, and accurate real-time data for decision-making. This role includes implementing new automation projects, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management across production systems.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Systems & Operations
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Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot automation, process control, and supervision systems (PLCs, SCADA/HMI, MES, historians, industrial networks).
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Support preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize system uptime and reliability.
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Manage lifecycle of automation assets, including obsolescence planning, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
Process Improvement & Technology
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Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance automation capabilities and production efficiency.
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Standardize systems and reduce complexity to ensure traceability, data integrity, and operational continuity.
Compliance & Cybersecurity
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Ensure automation systems comply with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.
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Support operational audits, validation, and documentation of automation systems.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
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Partner with production, quality, IT, and engineering teams to implement automation initiatives.
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Train operators and maintenance staff on system usage and best practices.
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, or IT-related field.
Experience
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1+ year in automation, control systems, or industrial IT environments.
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Experience with regulated manufacturing or international projects is a plus.
Technical Skills
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PLCs, controllers, sensors, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Fieldbus)
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SCADA/HMI, MES, BMS/EMS, and OPC UA server integration
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IT fundamentals: servers, databases, OS, and remote access
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Cybersecurity concepts (network zoning, firewalls, access control, backups)
Soft Skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Teamwork, communication, and stakeholder collaboration
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Proactive mindset, ownership, and resilience
Languages
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Japanese: professional proficiency
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English: advanced proficiency desirable
About the Company
A global, research-driven life sciences organization focused on developing and manufacturing innovative solutions for human and animal health.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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