Automation Engineer

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.

• 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.

• Degree in Electrical / Automation Engineering or equivalent
• Language: Native Japanese and Intermediate level of English
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word