Information Technology, Automation Systems, Senior Specialist

Information Technology, Automation Systems, Senior Specialist

• Under the supervision of the site IT & Automation lead, Automation System Specialist is responsible for providing technical support in the field of Automation in Manufacturing operations. Supports Automation Senior Specialist in investigations, finding resolution of Automation problems, and in the implementation of Automation Change Control in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Support the site IT & Automation lead, in providing expert technical knowledge/advice to IPT/COEs on computerized/automation systems.
• Performs Automation System maintenance, including system backup, disaster recovery, and obsolescence activities, and ensures automation systems remain in a validated state
• Ensures timely resolution of identified automation issues and unplanned events identified in the daily walk-through
• Escalate any ongoing automation issues to the site IT & Automation lead, in a timely manner.
• Perform automation change controls with guidance from Automation Senior Specialist to ensure that changes are raised and closed on time following the required quality standards.
• Prepares and performs automation-related test plans, and documentation, ensuring documentation meets required regulatory standards
• Develops Automation SOPs, Job Aids and procedures
• Develops and updates Automation training packages, and conducts Automation training
• Support for deviation and operation investigation requiring code and system-level troubleshooting.
• Supports a continuous improvement framework within Automation and the IPT, and works with Leads to identify and implement improvements
• Lead/Support Automation systems related to small-size (as Associate Specialist), Mid-size projects (as Specialist) at the manufacturing site under the supervision of the site IT & Automation lead
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Qualification Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, or others At least 2 to 3 years (as Associate Specialist) or 4 to 5 years (as a Specialist) of technical experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Substantial experience in automation related problem solving
• Business-level Japanese and intermediate English communication skills
• Broad knowledge and experience in IT, Machine Automation, Engineering, Environment, Health, and Safety.
• Digital solution implementation experiences at shopfloor
• Use of analytical tools (for root cause analysis) and familiarity with data analytics tools
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Ability to work towards targets and within deadlines and prioritize tasks as per needs
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Thinks strategically and ability to operationalize
• Motivated by a dynamic environment
• Kumagaya Saitama (AND/OR Tokyo (If prefer to work as Tokyo office base, requires business trips to Kumagaya, 3 days a week)