Job description
シーカは、建築分野や自動車産業における接着、シーリング、制振、補強、保護のための革新的なシステムや製品の開発・生産で世界をリードする特殊化学品会社として、世界的に認知されています。世界103カ国に子会社を持ち、300以上の工場を持つシーカは、全世界で34,000人以上の従業員を擁し、2023年度の売上高は112億スイスフランでした。日本では、シーカは長い歴史を持ち、1200人以上の専門家からなる献身的なチームを擁しています。 Responsibilities; Develop/Review System Specifications: Design and build detailed specifications for automation systems integrated with Industry 4.
0 infrastructure, including IoT-enabled devices, smart sensors, and data platforms for predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization Automation Standards Expertise: Apply knowledge of general automation standards (e.g., IEC 61131 for PLC programing, ISO 50001 for energy management in manufacturing, and Japanese-specific standards like JIS B 8430 for industrial robots) to ensure compliance and efficiency in production lines.
Convey End-User Needs: Act as the bridge between Sika’s manufacturing teams (as end-users focused on digital transformation) and external systems integrators, translating business requirements into technical scopes, RFPs, and implementation plans to drive seamless adoption of digital tools. OT Protocol Implementation: Hands-on configuration and integration of Operational Technology (OT) protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Ether.
Net/IP to enable secure data exchange between shop-floor equipment and enterprise systems. Project Management and Alignment : Lead cross-functional projects to align a new project in Japan with Sika’s global transformation strategy, including automation, real-time monitoring via industrial devices. Hands-On Technical Work : Perform prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of automated systems, while collaborating with teams on PLC/DCS programming and IIoT deployments.
Communication and Stakeholder Management : Facilitate workshops, presentations, and reports to communicate progress, risks, and benefits to internal stakeholders. Continuous Improvement : Recommend upgrades to enhance productivity and reduce downtime. Required Qualifications and Skills: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing engineering. Experience in Automation or Digitalization in Industry Technical Skills: More than 5 years of practical experience in the design, implementation, operation, and improvement of two or more following systems. MES SCADA DCS WMS TMS Practical experience in analyzing and improving a set of manufacturing KPIs, including those related to the supply chain.
Soft Skills: Excellent management and communication abilities to align diverse teams, negotiate with integrators, and present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English. Locations: Nakahara plant (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) ＊possibly move to Tochigi prefecture later Organization: Engineer and Maintenance (17 people) Report to: Engineering manager (Japanese) Subordinate: None Travelling: 10% at mainly domestic Working style: Flexible time (Hybrid: 2 to 3 days per week at WFH) 1st interview: In Japanese 2nd interview: In English When you apply for, please send both resume in Japanese and in English.