Bilingual Controls Engineer - Nicholasville, KY

Overview

A leading Japanese Factory Automation Company in the Nicholasville, KY area is seeking a full-time English-Japanese bilingual Controls Engineer. The role involves collaborating with automation professionals to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and making an impact in a dynamic team environment.

• Design, develop, implement, and document control systems for automated equipment such as robotics, AGVs, vision systems, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Address technical challenges by programming robots, writing PLC code from scratch, and working with various electrical control devices.
• Program machines, power them up, and debug to ensure they meet specifications using proven techniques.
• Develop project bill of materials, contribute to scope and specification meetings, and coordinate with the technical build group.
• Engage in activities for professional growth, including industry-led technical training.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an Associate's degree with 3+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Skills:
  Versatile knowledge across PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control, and vision systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or Solid Works Electrical for creating electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of electricity and industrial control circuits with the ability to develop electrical schematic drawings and program PLCs and HMIs.
• Full fluency in Japanese is required.
• Travel:
  Up to 10%–20% of the time to customer sites.

Salary range based on experience and skills: approximately 80,000–100,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance; life insurance; retirement plans with 5% matching; PTO and sick leave; and profit-sharing bonuses.

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Position location:

Nicholasville, KY.