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IoTWe’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to join our innovative team at Hitachi, Ltd. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems and processes to optimize manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
Job Responsibilities**
* Design, develop, and implement industrial automation solutions, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and robotics integration.
* Configure and troubleshoot industrial control systems, sensors, actuators, and communication networks (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
* Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new and upgraded automation equipment.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control narratives, and operating procedures.
* Conduct root cause analysis of automation system failures and implement corrective actions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and IT to ensure seamless integration and operation of automated systems.
* Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in industrial automation.
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all automation projects.
Job Qualifications**
1. Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation projects.
2. Strong understanding of process control and control systems.
3. Hands-on experience in PLC/HMI programming, testing, and commissioning.
4. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC/OPC UA, Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and TCP/IP.
5. Experience in site surveys, PLC/RTU installation, wiring, and troubleshooting.
6. Knowledge of SCADA systems; AVEVA/Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform) experience is preferred.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Windows Client environments is preferred, including installation, basic configuration, event checking is preferred.
8. Ability to read/write English documents
9. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and sense of responsibility.
10. Willing to travel for project implementation and support.
We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.