Remote Support Engineer - Japanese Speaking

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Hiring Remotely in Hawthorn West, Victoria, AUS
Remote or Hybrid
Junior
Hardware • Software
The Role
Provides Japanese-language technical support for Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley software and industrial automation systems. Troubleshoots customer issues via phone, chat, and email; documents resolutions; manages service tickets; develops product expertise; creates technical documentation; delivers internal knowledge sharing; and supports customer satisfaction improvements. The role focuses on PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives, motion, and industrial networking technologies in a hybrid work environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

You will join the Remote Support team which handles broad range of customer inquiries in scope of Rockwell Automation and Allen Bradley software related questions for customers based in Japan providing support in Japanese language.

This is great opportunity to gain a highly complex knowledge and experience in Industrial Automation area and become specialist in one of many fields like PLC, SCADA, HMI, Power Control – Drives, Motion, Industrial Networks and many more.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer support in Japanese language by troubleshooting customer issues via the phone, chat and SAQ (email response). Simulation and analysis of clients' issues using available resources. Research, verification, and resolution of reported issues.

  • Have proficient level skills in Japanese language. Having upper to intermediate level skills in English language will be an added advantage

  • Manage customer interactions including and not limited to, setting expectations with customers prior to concluding an interaction, capturing the customer issue/resolution/steps taken to troubleshoot within Service Ticket notes, executing the Knowledge-Centered Support (KCS) process and following up with customer(s) in a timely manner. Documenting technical solutions and best practices

  • Serve as company liaison to the customer for multiple product families and various types of customer inquiries.

  • Develop professional expertise. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve variety of issues.

  • Participate in the establishment, measurement, and achievement of customer satisfaction metrics

  • Adhere to all necessary company policies and procedures, standard operating procedures and completing company/organization-wide required documentation/trainings.

  • Develop area(s) of expertise within core area of Rockwell softwares and deliver internal training/knowledge sharing to respective core area.

  • Update and author Technical Notes and other documentation with solutions or workarounds to commonly experienced problems, installation practices that create problems, how-to guides, etc. to improve customer satisfaction and acceptance.

  • Frequently interacts with peers and customers to gain cooperation of others or conduct presentations of technical information/project activities. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

  • Continuous improvement in products and technologies required to provide high level support for customers.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field

  • At least 2 years' experience working with industrial automation products / systems

  • Proficient in Japanese language is a must

  • Expertise in Rockwell software such as FactoryTalk OperationSuite of products i.e FactoryTalk View Site Edition, ThinManager, FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition, FactoryTalk VantagePoint, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, FactoryTalk Metrics, FactoryTalk Transaction Manager, FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix, FactoryTalk Batch, PlantPAX etc. will be an added advantage

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.

  • CCNA or equivalent industrial networking certification.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

  • Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm

  • Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.

  • Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Personalized wellbeing programs through our On Track program

  • On-demand digital course library for professional development

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-CT1

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience working with industrial automation products or systems
  • Proficiency in Japanese
  • Expertise with Rockwell software, including FactoryTalk products, PlantPAx, or related solutions
  • Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks
  • CCNA or equivalent industrial networking certification
  • Upper-intermediate English language skills

Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.

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HQ: Milwaukee, WI
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

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