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オートメーション担当シニアマネージャー/ Senior Manager, Automation

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A renowned beverage company is looking for a Senior Manager, Automation. The selected candidate will oversee automation standards, system delivery, testing, and site implementation across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of automation system standards with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Consolidate system requirements with site stakeholders
  • Ensure supplier designs and solutions meet approved specifications
  • Conduct factory and site acceptance testing for automation hardware and software
  • Support equipment commissioning and system qualification activities
  • Update technical specifications based on site learnings and technology developments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering (Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a plus)
  • 5-7 years of experience in the field of automation/digitisation in a manufacturing facility
  • Experience in design, vendor management, FATs, SATs, system validation and startup
  • Prior experience in managing global projects and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
  • Proven experience in production line integration and other digital systems integration (WCS, MES,
    OEESPC, etc)
  • Prior Software knowledge of PLC (Rockwell is ideal), HMI (Ignition is ideal)
  • Understanding of machine electrical safety standard, Control Panel
  • Familiarity with OT cyber security requirements and network segmentation design, Equipment connectivity protocols, robotics, Drives, Vision systems, etc.

About the Company:

The company has seen wide success in the beverage industry. With a large number of successful products in its line-up, this organisation is positioned for success.

Keywords:

オートメーション、飲料製造、製造技術、制御システム、設備エンジニアリング、プロジェクト管理, 求人, 外資系, 大阪 求人

Job Ref: XX3KEO

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Automation / Robotics Engineering

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥11,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Shiga

Job Reference: XX3KEO-8C947D08

Date posted: 14 July 2026

Consultant: Izuki Mizuno