Automation Engineer

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

December 31, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

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:

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

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We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.