Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer

Join the leading factory automation company as a Controls Engineer II and collaborate with experts to innovate in automation technology. Design and implement control systems, solve technical challenges, and program machines. Salary 80-100K with profit sharing bonuses. Based out of Nicholasville, KY.

90K-100K

Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer II

Join the leading factory automation company as a Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer II, where you will collaborate with automation professionals to push the boundaries of cutting‑edge technology. This role offers the opportunity to refine your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact in a dynamic teamwork environment.

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

Full‑time position with flexible working hours in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Nicholasville, KY

• Competitive Salary 90K or more DOE
• Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with 5% match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick and Personal Time Off
• Manufacturer and Vendor Specific Training
• In‑house Training
• Company Paid Travel
• Daily Travel Per Diem
• Relocation Assistance
• Visa Sponsorship Available

Generous holiday package including public holidays and paid time off.

• Educational Background
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  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Experience
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  Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Skills
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  • 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 opportunities to customer sites up to 10% – 20% of the time.