Working at Yokogawa
- 1. WOrkIng at YOkOgaWa Bulletin HR03A0108-E-E
- 2. About Yokogawa Quality, Innovation, Foresight In today’s global business environment it’s all about cost Many of our global customers are household names competitiveness, overall improvement in operational in oil and gas upstream and downstream processes, efficiency, decisiveness and management durability. power generation, (petro) chemical, pharmaceutical Meeting these demands requires a partner that combines and automotive industries. Yokogawa is a business first-class products and services with an extensive know- partner with a strong commitment towards its customers. how and experience. Yokogawa is such a partner. Yokogawa regards customer satisfaction as an ongoing Yokogawa is one of the world leaders in industrial achievement – a journey with more than just a destination. automation, test and measurement, information systems That is reflected by our core values of - and industrial services. Quality, Innovation, Foresight
- 3. Yokogawa EuropE at a glancE • Founded 1982 • Region is Europe and Africa • Sales, Service and Engineering facilities in most industrial centers • Number of people over 2000 • Consolidated Sales €400M “ a journey to customer satisfaction ”
- 5. “ committed to industry through continuous innovation ” Yokogawa - your competitive edge The parent company, Yokogawa Electric Corporation The continuous investments in innovation, research and was founded in Japan in 1915. From the company’s development demonstrates our long term commitment to beginnings as a producer of electrical measuring industry. A commitment that leads to a better, cleaner, instruments, we at Yokogawa have been steadfast in our and safer world. goal of applying leading edge technology in supporting industry to operate production facilities more efficiently and effectively – your competitive edge. Yokogawa’s commitment to innovation is reflected in the company’s exceptionally high investment in R&D – annually 9% of consolidated sales – resulting in Yokogawa proudly holding a top 10 spot of innovative Mission - As a company, our goal is to companies in Japan. contribute to society through broad – rang- ing activities in the areas of measurement, Ever since the founding of our company, more than 7500 control and information. Individually, we patents and registrations have been secured, including aim to combine good citizenship with the the world’s first digital sensor for flow and pressure measurement, and the world’s first distributed control courage to innovate. system CENTUM back in 1975.
- 6. Industrial automation Solutions Business When it comes to managing a process plant – whatever Yokogawa’s Business the industry or product – the objectives are the same. Increase efficiency, reduce cost and maximize profitability. Envision a process plant where people are watchful and attentive while the business responds to change quickly and efficiently. Now picture an operation that delivers non- stop on-spec production while confidently expanding the capabilities into the future. Imagine no further. This is the industrial automation vision of Yokogawa. Yokogawa delivers total automation and control solutions that comprise field instruments measuring flow, pressure, temperature and product quality – production control and management systems – plant safety systems – and software technology platforms for process management and optimization – and a wide range of services supporting the life cycle of the plant. ChEMICAl OIl & GAS POwER
- 7. Pillars in Europe test & Measurement Solutions Business Yokogawa’s roots are in this business. Its focus is on communication and measuring instruments and semi- conductor testers. In the automotive, communication and measuring business we offer an extensive portfolio of waveform instruments e.g. digital oscilloscopes, power measuring instruments, wireless communication, optical/ digital and data acquisition and recording. For decades, our success is based on our on-going commitment to R&D in developing and refining technologies that enables the customer to design build and test their next generation products. COMMuNICAtION AutOMOtIvE ElECtRONICS
- 8. “ our r&d guarantees a constant flow of new products ” leading-edge technology New technologies require continuous investment in advanced R&D to develop and improve best-in-class, state-of-the-art products. As a result of these ongoing research and development activities, Yokogawa is constantly releasing new products and systems. Being one of the core values of our company we even take innovation one step further. We enable our customers to become pioneers in their fields of business. Our R&D-activities are based on three core principles. First of all we want to provide the latest tools and cutting-edge technology platforms. That requires a quick response to change or developments in several areas of industry. Secondly, the R&D business is based on the core of Yokogawa: control, measurement and information technologies. This enables us to drive new business models, while bolstering our core technologies and strengthening our competitive edge. Finally, we want to take responsibility for all products and past, present and future solutions. Reliability, continuity and expandability are vital to our customers and drive us to long-term investments in new products.
- 10. You and Yokogawa “ our people are the most valuable assets ” Yokogawa is renowned for the quality and reliability of its products and solutions. Products that leave our R, D&E facilities are the best in class – throughout the operational life cycle of the product. Besides quality and reliability of our products, our knowledge and experience are key factors differentiating us from other suppliers. People are not machines and must be cared for in any organization. And in Yokogawa you being our most valuable asset we will continuously care and invest in your future. You will be encouraged to better yourself through self-learning, following career improvement courses leading to a tailor made career path. There will be opportunities plenty for you to work in international teams and environment, and move between different departments and functions, gaining new experience - expanding your overall capabilities and competencies. We offer you a multi-cultural environment that encourages entrepreneurship, teamwork, and a wide diversity of opportunities. What binds us as an organization is the passion to serve our customers right the first time and to go the extra mile in your own area of responsibility within Yokogawa.
- 12. ElENA MAuRO Italian Elena Mauro studied at the What I do, has to be done well. That is challenging but also university of Eindhoven (the Netherlands) stressful at times. Especially when you are close to the end of a and joined Yokogawa at the beginning project and many things still have to be done. Nevertheless, it’s very of 2007. As a system engineer she is satisfying if the final result meets the expectations and requirements involved in the development of software of the customer.” for Yokogawa control systems. About her job Elena says: “the control systems of Elena’s job as a system engineer involves working with many Yokogawa are widely used in the oil and international colleagues and customers. “It’s interesting to work with gas industry as well as in many other people from various technical backgrounds. With some of them you environments where a process fault could discuss specific technical details; others you have to explain what have disastrous consequences. It’s my an emergency shutdown system is. There are also many cultural job to develop emergency shutdown systems that enable the control differences between the people I work with. All and all, system to safely shut down the process or parts of the process in case it makes my job interesting. I am curious by nature and very open of emergencies”. to other cultures. My job enables me to learn a lot about other people and their cultures. I consider that to be very enriching for my W orking on these systems is a responsible job. They are a determining factor for the safety of a plant or process environment. How does that feel? Elena: “It’s inspiring to develop personal development. Yokogawa stimulates me to explore my own possibilities. Ever since the start of my career at Yokogawa it has been this way. For example, only a few months after joining a system that aims at guaranteeing the safety of people and assets. Yokogawa I was sent to Germany for a commissioning project. But it’s also a challenging job with a lot of responsibilities. It was a challenging and responsible job, but I managed. The system not only has to guarantee the safety of people and assets Yokogawa enables people to bring out the best in themselves!” but also has to fulfill the customer’s requirements. “ challenging responsibilities bring out the best in me ”
- 13. FRANk hORDEN “ dedicated to delivering scada solutions worldwide ” Frank horden, Global Business His own business -the SCADA field- has shown an enormous Development & Product Marketing growth over the last decade. Frank: “It resulted in the establishment manager, started working for Yokogawa of Yokogawa’s Global SCADA Center. Although I already worked about ten years ago. Over the last together with many colleagues around the globe, the Global decade he held several positions related SCADA Center has lifted the contacts to a higher level. I now to SCADA systems. discuss possible SCADA solutions with managers and members he started as an engineer but soon found of boards in many different countries.” About the international out that technology-driven marketing and character of his job, Frank Horden adds: “It is fun working with sales was more his passion. “I got a new so many different cultures and it contributes to your personal challenge every couple of years - from development. Doing business in China differs from doing business global account manager to area manager in Canada.” North America and the Middle East and to my current position of Global Business Development & Product Marketing Manager. A job And there is more than this ´learning on the job´. Frank: “Yokogawa that involves all worldwide sales and marketing activities related to gives employees plenty of room for personal and professional SCADA systems.” development. It starts with the many contacts with colleagues: we guide and support each other. That means that a manager A bout working for Yokogawa he adds: “Working at Yokogawa is working at a company that sets the technological standards. A company that is engaged in cutting-edge research and innovation. is more like a partner and coach. This requires a professional responsibility - not only for your own work, but also for that of others. The fun part is that after being coached by colleagues for a couple Our advanced technologies are used by all major companies in of years you start coaching others as well.” The freedom to develop the oil and gas industry. It’s inspiring, challenging and motivating to yourself is supported by professional training. Frank: “Personal streamline or improve the production processes of these companies.” and professional development are incorporated in Yokogawa´s philosophy. Training is not only restricted to your own expertise but also involves other Yokogawa fields or businesses. If I feel that I have to develop certain skills in order to do my job better, than I have to take action. I think it´s great that Yokogawa gives me that freedom.”
- 14. Not Just a Job but a Career! Yokogawa strives to offer career development to Yokogawa is one of the world leaders in industrial employees in such a way that one can follow their automation and control, test and measurement, personal and individual career path. The fundament for information systems and industrial services. This position this career path-structure has been laid. The end result is not easily achieved and not easily kept. Coaching will be a development program which will offer different and development of our employees will be a key factor career opportunities. Whether you have managerial not just today, but also in the future to maintain our ambitions, a desire to become a specialist or international position of a world leader and become number one! aspirations, together we will make it happen. We have many career possibilities in Europe for professionals with bachelor’s or master’s degree in a range of disciplines and specialties. For example: Management team leader Department Manager Business unit Manager Managing Director Engineering DCS software engineer lead Engineer Project Manager Project Director Services Site Engineer technical Support Engineer Service Coordinator Service Manager Marketing and sales Inside Sales Engineer Account Manager Product Marketing Manager Sales Manager Manufacturing Glassblower Assembly Engineer Manager Manufacturing Procurement (Senior) Buyer Procurement Manager Information & Communication System administrator Coordinator helpdesk technical Application Manager Project Manager technology Finance and control Accounting Specialist Internal Auditor treasury Manager Project Controller Human resources hR administrator hR Specialist hR Business Partner Legal Contract Manager Corporate secretary Quality, Health, Safety QhSE Advisor QhSE Manager Logistics, Facilities Facility employee warehouse employee logistics administrator Manager Facilities Office Support Receptionist Secretary Administrative assistant Office Manager
- 15. “ working at how to apply? yokogawa means We recommend that you apply to vacancies which best matches the function you are interested in. seeking new On our website; www.yokogawa.com/eu/careers opportunities go to “vacancies” to find the right match. ” You can also file your application directly with us at Yokogawa. We will log your details in our CV database, and if any opportunities arise which matches your profile we will get in touch with you. MIS Manager Corporate Controller Manager logistics Management assistant
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