Open positions in Okinawa, Japan
Exterior view company building SKAN Japan

SKAN JAPAN offers isolator solutions from aseptic, aseptic/toxic to containment (both rigid wall and flexible). SKAN JAPAN is a subsidiary of SKAN AG, a part of the biggest isolator manufacturer SKAN Group. The capability covers sales and manufacturing with domestic partners, IQ/OQ/cycle development and after sales support, including requalification with the core technology from SKAN AG.

We are looking for an Automation Programming Operator.

Field Activities:

  • Control system programming for our main product, isolator, including:
    • Program design using control programs
    • Machine start-up work
    • Machine operation check
    • Program & document training

Experience/Qualifications Needed:

  • Mitsubishi PLC Ladder Language
  • Mitsubishi PLC ST Language
  • Siemens IEC Language
  • Industrial robot control
  • SCADA construction
  • PLC control (other than Mitsubishi and Siemens are acceptable)
  • Robot system integrator
  • English Proficiency (comfortable with English)
  • Japanese (welcome if N2 or equivalent)

What can we offer you?

  • An open culture and teamwork
  • Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
  • Intensive orientation and training programs
  • 4.5m JPY to 9m JPY (annual salary + 3 months bonus) + performance bonus (1 time/year) depending on the skill & experience
  • Working hours 9:00-18:00, and flexible time program
  • Overtime payment (randomly 0 – 30 hours/month)
  • Holidays & vacations:
    • Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
    • Year-end and New Year holidays, Golden week, summer, paid vacations, and other days off (sick leave, etc.)
    • 129 days off per year (FY2024)
  • Social insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • English conversation classes
  • Commuting allowance (including highway fare)

If you have any questions, please contact our HR responsible via yumiko.shingaki@skan.ch.