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Automation Control Engineer-Japanese Bilingual

Job in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, 40356, USA
Listing for: Pasona N A, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Automation Control Engineer-Japanese Bilingual

Location: Nicholasville, KY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: 10–20% (North America)

Overview

We are seeking a Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer to design, program, and implement industrial automation systems for manufacturing environments. This is a hands‑on role involving PLC programming, system integration, machine startup, and direct customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities Controls System Design
  • Design and develop control systems for custom automation equipment
  • Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
  • Select components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety devices, servo systems, and networks
  • Develop Bills of Material (BOM)
PLC & HMI Programming
  • Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs from scratch
  • Design and implement HMI/operator interface screens
  • Perform system integration, debugging, and optimization
  • Preferred platforms:
    Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell), Mitsubishi, Keyence, Omron
Machine Startup & Commissioning
  • Support equipment build, validation, and debugging
  • Perform machine startup and optimization
  • Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)
  • Provide technical support during production launch
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues
Customer & Project Support
  • Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions
  • Provide recommendations and problem-solving support
  • Communicate project status and technical updates
  • Support installation and commissioning at customer sites
Documentation
  • Maintain technical documentation including:
    • Electrical drawings
    • PLC/HMI programs
    • Network architecture
    • Operation and service manuals
Qualifications Required
  • Japanese language proficiency
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience
  • Experience with PLC programming from the ground up
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
  • Experience supporting industrial automation or manufacturing systems
Preferred
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing
  • Experience with robotic systems, motion control, or machine vision
  • Experience with welding automation
  • Experience using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
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