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Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

On-site Yonezawa shi, Japan full time

Job Title:

Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description:

The Role:  

  • As the   Manufacturing   Engineer main objective will be   the design , procurement, implementation, and validation of automation and capital equipment.    

  • Develop new equipment, coordinate its design, purchase or construction, and implementation with emphasis on design of fixtures.  

In this role you will:  

  • Identify, lead and support continuous improvement/new projects, developing detailed specifications, electrical drawings, implementation plans and other appropriate documentation.  

  • Evaluate existing processes and implement new processes/automation techniques to improve product flow, part quality and first pass yields to reduce product cost and lead time.    Create/revise part instructions and routings; train production and maintenance personnel on the use, set-up and trouble-shoot process.    

  • Work with manufacturing team to attain 100% on-time shipping performance by eliminating quality issues, improving capacity   on   bottle-neck processes.  

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:  

  • Electrical or mechanical   en gineer   background   is   preferred.   

  • Hands on Experience with designing and commissioning   Industrial automation equipment.  

  • Ability to work in a team environment while taking direct ownership of projects/tasks   

  • Strong technical aptitude with a desire for hands on engineering work  

  • Proficiency in   SolidWorks /AutoCAD is preferred  

  • Proficiency in PLC programing is preferred  

  • Understanding of SPC controls and experience implementing SPC data collection is a plus  

  • Experience with SQL, in specific MS-SQL. The ability to navigate, create and optimize databases for historical data storage and data mining   is a plus .  

  • Team player, good interpersonal skills, and ability to engage, communicate, and influence people at all levels inside and outside the organization  

Your success will be measured by:  

  • Commitment to safety for colleagues and the environment.  

  • Completion of critical projects in a manner that satisfies the customer (internal or external), is within the agreed upon timeline and budget, and exemplifies our core PACE values.  

  • Collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering team and Production team and R&D team.  

  • Ability to lead teams and implement long range vision elements as related to automation through continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning.  

  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people across geographies and skill sets to accomplish automation objectives.  

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-04. Posted 2026-09-01.

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