• Nicholasville, Kentucky
• Machinery
• 90K-100K
• Full Time regular employee
•  08:00-17:00
•  Visa Support: Yes

Job Description

Position

Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer II

Summary

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.

Essential Duties

• Design: Develop, implement, and document control systems for automated equipment such as robotics, AGVs, vision systems, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Problem-Solving: Address technical challenges by programming robots, writing PLC code from scratch, and working with various electrical control devices.
• Innovation: Program machines, power them up, and debug to ensure they meet specifications using proven techniques.
• Other Responsibilities: 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.

Working Hours, Working Style

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

Working Location

Nicholasville KY

Salary/Benefit

• 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

Holidays

Generous holiday package including public holidays and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associate's degree with 5+ 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 SolidWorks 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.

Other Details

• Travel opportunities to customer sites up to 10% - 20% of the time.

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