Automation Engineer
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for addressing hardware and software challenges at the system level in advanced robotics systems. This role involves troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and ensuring the seamless integration of robotics technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot control systems to ensure effective operation, performing routine maintenance, diagnosing and fixing problems with the control system, and updating software and hardware as needed.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including system design, installation, and troubleshooting guides.
- Troubleshoot Linux system configuration issues and device drivers, supporting Windows and Linux servers on-premise.
- Update and troubleshoot human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to provide systems support specialists with a clear understanding of system performance.
- Provide technical support to end-users, including training and instruction on system use.
- Stay current with industry developments and advancements in control system technology, including hardware and software upgrades.
- Apply system-level configuration changes in support of new production introduction.
- Work both onsite and on-call, deploying and/or maintaining infrastructure using tools such as Ansible, Dell OpenManage, and Git.
- Respond and resolve issues quickly to minimize downtime, ensuring operations run smoothly.
- Provide detailed descriptions of the state of the system and provide insight into the cause of the issue and preventive measures.
- Capture supporting data, including system logs, images, and any reproduction steps necessary to investigate issues.
- Plan and perform system maintenance activities, including parts planning and replacement.
- Plan and carry out regular QA activities on all Hardware in line with the operational QA plan.
Requirements
- Able to read ladder logic, PLC programs, and troubleshoot PLC functions.
- Able to program and troubleshoot control circuit devices such as photoeyes, solenoids, limit switches, indicating lights, safety switches, and cameras and controllers.
- Working knowledge of routers, switches, and integrating equipment.
- Able to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair belt shafts, drives, and gear reducers and work with pneumatic circuits involving cylinders and solenoid values.
- Experience working with various sensors, including but not limited to Lidar, radar, camera, IMU, GPS, encoders, I/O, PLC, and solenoids.
- 3+ years of progressive system server and network support experience.
- Working knowledge of Yaskawa GP7 robot systems programming and troubleshooting.
- Success in supporting, updating, and deploying/maintaining Linux (Ubuntu, Debian) and Windows Server 2019 (and later).
- Scripting skills with Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
- Experience partnering with vendors and customers to solve problems and build solutions.
- Proficient in collaborating within a distributed team setup and effectively communicating with individuals across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
- Able to work with remote people effectively in an onsite capacity by troubleshooting issues without a clear description of the problem.
- Able to troubleshoot issues without a clear description of the problem.
- Troubleshoot problems using local and cloud-hosted tools.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of networking architectures and protocols (switching, VPNs, VLANs, multiple ISPs, etc.) with cross-vendor functionality (Meraki/Cisco, Unifi, Checkpoint).
- Experience working with AWS Services such as Cloudwatch.
- Experience working with Dell servers, OpenManage, iDRAC, and white box systems.
- Deployment and maintenance of configuration management tools like Ansible, Git, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker, KVM, QEMU, etc.
- Experience partnering with vendors and customers to solve problems and build solutions.
- Knowledge of programming and setting up industrial HMI.
- Knowledge of physical server and server OS troubleshooting.
- Customer management experience or working at customer sites is desired.
Additional Requirements
- Travel to the US for up to one month of training. Passport required.
Benefits
- Annual leave - 20 days of paid annual leave per year.
- Holidays - Generous paid holidays, including a day off for your birthday.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Apkudo supports a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and remote or hybrid work setups.
- Tuition reimbursement - Up to ¥745,950 JPY per year (equivalent to $5,250 USD) for financial assistance for continuing education, certification courses, or degree programs related to your role.
- Wellness Stipend - Monthly stipend to support health and wellness activities, such as gym memberships, yoga classes, or wellness apps.
- Tech Stipend - Monthly stipend to assist with purchasing or upgrading technology equipment for optimal productivity.
- Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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