Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer - Nicholasville, KY

Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer - Nicholasville, KY

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A Japanese Machinery Company focusing on automation is currently looking for a full time Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer to join their Nicholasville, KY location.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for fresh STEM graduates to kickstart their career in automation technology. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, developing your skills and contributing to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

This position offers possible visa support for STEM graduates.

The ideal candidate needs to be proficient in both Japanese and English.

The ideal candidates will have a BA in Electrical Engineering with basic knowledge of PLC, HMIs, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, and Vision Systems (internship experience in said skills is a big plus)

DOE and skills, they pay for this position would be around 65k-70k with possible relocation assistance.

Your essential duties would include the following:

• Design:
  Assist in developing and implementing control systems for automated equipment, including robotics, AGVs, vision systems, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Problem-Solving:
  Learn to address technical challenges by programming robots, writing PLC code, and working with various electrical control devices.
• Innovation:
  Gain hands-on experience in programming machines, powering them up, and debugging to ensure they meet specifications.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Support the development of project bill of materials, participate in scope and specification meetings, and collaborate with the technical build group. Engage in comprehensive training and professional development activities.

Please consider the following qualifications when applying:

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience:
  
  Entry-level position open to fresh graduates; internship or co-op experience in related fields is a plus
• Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, and Vision Systems
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or Solid Works Electrical
• Understanding of fundamental electrical concepts and industrial control circuits
• Full fluency in Japanese and English is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies