Electrical Control Systems Lead

### Expected Role In this position, we expect you to lead the advancement of existing equipment and the development of next-generation line concepts from a technical standpoint, as an expert in the electrical, control, and PLC fields of production lines. Your role will go beyond simply replacing aging equipment and updating control systems; you will implement control design concepts that anticipate future DX and data utilization, ensuring stable operation, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement across the entire line. ### Job Description - Replacement and Smartening of Control Systems (DX Promotion): Upgrading aging existing equipment to the latest PLCs and communication standards to create more accurate and efficient lines. This goes beyond simple replacement; you will lead the proposal and design of system configurations that anticipate future data utilization and IoT integration. - Production Line Improvement: Identifying challenges in existing lines and proposing upgrades to highly efficient equipment. - Support for the introduction of the latest technologies: Providing technical advice to on-site engineers regarding the introduction of new sensors, AI, digital twins (simulations), etc. - Creation of internal standards: Developing internal design rules and evaluation criteria. ### Work Style - Possibility of being stationed at the Chinese factory if desired. - For those working in Japan, business trips to China are required approximately once a month. - As work is primarily on the production line, the environment involves frequent use of Chinese. (Even if you do not speak Chinese, interpretation services are available if you have high technical skills). - Overtime: Approximately 2-3 hours/month on average. - Flexible working hours: Available (core time 10:00-17:00). ### Job Requirements - Experience in control design for automated equipment or production lines, or in electrical/software-related work (PLC, motion control, system integration, etc.). - Understanding of overall line control processes in manufacturing (electronic components, automobiles, semiconductors, batteries, medical devices, etc.). - Business-level Chinese and Japanese language proficiency. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience managing the entire process from equipment conception and commissioning to mass production. - Experience in launching new overseas factories or leading large-scale capital investment/improvement projects.