Job Description

At PepperlFuchs we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Technical Manager Factory Automation (FA) (m/f/d)

Role Purpose:

• Lead and develop Japan technical team with special attention for system solution as well as daily support and technical issue solving. Integrate Japan technical team to assist the Company to acquire new business and key account projects
• Strong focus on FA technical competence centre (Osaka) to improve current solution package by customizingproduct integrated software and 3rd party product combination. Utilize FA technical competence centre (Osaka) to facilitate customer project verification and develop innovation demonstration
• Responsible fornew product launch activities including conducttraining prepare technical presentation develop demonstration present new technology to key customers and collect market feedback
• Work closely with global and regional Product Management (PM) team to develop Japan market trend and fulfil target industry requirement. Onthe other hand learn and digest latest technology from global PM and transfer to Japanese team

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer-oriented agile team and fosterspecific custom requirements from concept into product solution
• Ensure sales project requirements aretakencare of by sufficient technical support
• Liaise closely with marketing and sales team to enhance information flow feedback and encourage effective teamwork around the region
• Develop technical teams competence and facilitate the solution knowledge including IIOT smart cloud manufacture RFID edge computing PLC function block compound AGV function volume measurement machine vision system and etc.
• Conduct Powerweek with comprehensive technical kit to launch new product in Japan market
• Work closely with PF Asia support team in Singapore and Global PM team in Germany to leverage the technical resource in a good shape
• Coordinate technical team to smoothly implement pre-sales and after-sales technical responsibilities
• Develop and present quality exhibits at seminar exhibition and industrial association
• Realize and analysetarget segment markets in Japan and interact with international networks and task force
• Support and coordinate the translation of technical documents

Role Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics MechanicsIndustrial Engineering or similar
• Native-language Japanese and business fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proven track record in automation projects and technical management
• Working knowledge of PLC-based automation platforms is highly regarded
• Goodunderstanding of PC-based control and programming
• Knowledge of intermediate PLC Programming is an advantage
• Understanding of complex sensor applications and data handling in factory automation is advantageous
• Experience in using basic CAD for layout and technical drawing would be advantageous
• A team player with excellent communication skills great problem-solving attitude and a lateral thinker
• Based in Osaka office and willing to travel across Japan regularly and APAC periodically

For further information please contact Mr. Benny Tan at

Are you excited about this opportunity We cant wait to get to know you! Submit your application online were looking forward to hearing from you!

PepperlFuchs actively promotes diversity equity and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnicity country of origin gender religion sexual orientation age skin color physical or mental abilities social background or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

Required Experience:

Manager

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