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Automation Engineer

ABB

On-site
Tokyo, Tokyo
Full-time
Entry
Salary not listedPosted 2w ago

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Job description

ABB is hiring a Automation Engineer — a full-time, based in Tokyo, Tokyo role. Apply directly on ABB's careers page below.

Automation Engineer

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Category: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Automation Engineering Manager - Japan & South Korea

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Your role and responsibilities

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level. 

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As an Automation Engineer, you’ll take on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leading expertise, technology, and opportunity, and you own the challenge to make an impact that matters. You will support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. Completes the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

It won’t always be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. 

The work model is: Onsite

You will be responsible for

  • Application development of assigned portfolio

  • Training technical support for customer engineers 

  • Commissioning and installation support 

  • Providing feedback and development proposals management team

  • Collaboration with sales team in listening to customer needs and proposing automation 

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and top experts to engineer solutions that shape the future. 

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor's degree or above 

  • Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems

  • Experience completing some kind of project that required programming (university projects are OK) 

  • Programming language (C, C++, Python, ST, etc. are preferred) 

  • 【Japanese】Native or JLPT N1 level

  • 【English】Ability to read and understand English Manuals 

  • A mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement 

Why ABB? 

A global market leader redefining industries through technology and expertise. 

  • Results that matter—what we run here, runs the world. 

  • Autonomy & Ownership—we trust you to implement solutions. 

More about us

The Machine Automation Division offers integrated automation solutions based on programmable, logical controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion, industrial transport systems and machine vision. It also provides software for engineering and optimization. The range of solutions are mainly used by machine builders for various types of series machines, e.g. for plastics, metals, printing and packaging.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Automation Engineer at ABB?

The required skills for Automation Engineer at ABB include: C, C++, Python.

What is the seniority level for Automation Engineer at ABB?

Automation Engineer at ABB is a Entry level position.

How do I apply for Automation Engineer at ABB?

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