Yokogawa

About the Company

Founded in 1915, Yokogawa is a global leader in measurement, control, and information technologies. The company provides critical products, services, and solutions for a wide array of process industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, natural gas, power generation, iron and steel, and pulp and paper.

Yokogawa’s industrial automation solutions enhance efficiency and reliability for its clients in these sectors, playing a pivotal role in their operational success.

In addition to industrial automation, Yokogawa’s life innovation business focuses on improving productivity and quality in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Furthermore, its test and measurement, aviation, and other specialized business segments deliver high-precision equipment and instruments renowned for their reliability and accuracy.

With a global network of 112 companies across 61 countries, Yokogawa collaborates with customers through co-innovation, driving success with advanced technology solutions.

The company generated approximately US$3.8 billion in sales in FY2017, underscoring its global influence and leadership in automation and control systems.

Major DCS, SCADA, and PLC Platforms by Yokogawa

DCS Platforms:

• CENTUM VP: Yokogawa’s premier distributed control system (DCS), designed for high availability and scalability in process automation, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and energy.
• CENTUM CS 3000: A robust, earlier generation DCS used extensively in heavy industries, valued for its reliability and long lifecycle support.

SCADA Platforms:

• FAST/TOOLS: An advanced SCADA system for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and control, widely applied in energy, oil and gas, and utility management sectors.

PLC Platforms:

• STARDOM: A hybrid system that integrates PLC and SCADA capabilities, offering flexibility for distributed control and remote monitoring in industries like water treatment, renewable energy, and oil and gas.

Opportunities for Automation Engineers at Yokogawa

Yokogawa provides exciting opportunities for automation engineers and control system specialists across its diverse product portfolio. Engineers can contribute to cutting-edge projects involving the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems in critical process industries. Roles in DCS integration, SCADA implementation, PLC configuration, and process optimization offer career growth for engineers who are passionate about applying innovative technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability.

With its focus on co-innovation and advanced solutions, Yokogawa offers engineers the chance to work on global projects, develop new technological solutions, and drive industry advancements. The company’s deep domain expertise in industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals makes it a dynamic environment for engineers looking to advance their careers in industrial automation.