Bilingual (Japanese and English) Control Engineer - Factory Automation

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual (Japanese and English) Control Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will supervise the installation and wiring of newly delivered manufacturing equipment (including safety management), verify electrical wiring and power supply, adjust and debug control devices such as PLC software, and perform commissioning adjustment.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

For equipment already installed at customer sites, you will arrange and replace consumable parts, as well as propose and plan maintenance and modification work based on customer requirements. Additionally, you will prepare cost estimates, provide support for electrical and control hardware/software design, and coordinate work performed by external contractors.

Responsibilities for Bilingual (Japanese and English) Control Engineer:
Troubleshoot Factory Automation machine and assist helping to solve customers/user issues
Make sure the status of PLC software, HMI screen, servo systems, inverters, sensors, communications, and auxiliary equipment signal interfaces.
Provide consultation on equipment modifications and maintenance
Deliver technical advice for wiring work, checking wiring/IO, and conducting electrical measurements (voltage/current, etc.)during commissioning process
Adjust equipment, verifying operation of each unit, checking interlocks and abnormalities, conducting integrated test runs, and providing operator training and operational support for customers
Manage schedules, conducting final acceptance discussions, and preparing and verifying checklists
Create cost estimation and communicate with customers about the coast of project, review quotations from local (overseas) vendors
Program PLC, HMI screens, and performing debugging
Verify electrical components; creating and reviewing electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and wiring diagrams; ensuring safety specifications and conducting risk assessments
Coordinate project schedule with necessary teams/departments （ordering parts needed for modification and maintenance and arranging wiring works)

Requirements for Bilingual (Japanese and English) Control Engineer:
Pervious PLC programming experience with Mitsubishi PLC
Mitsubishi HMI screen design experience
Minimum of 3-5 years Electrical design experience (main line design, cable selection, grounding, control panel design, wiring device planning)
Ability to use measuring instruments (tester, insulation resistance meter, etc.)
Proficiency in creating reports and emails using PC
Communication skills in Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking)
Valid driver’s license
【Nice-to-Have Experience】
Keyence/Omron PLC Experience
Safety PLC and controller design experience (Keyence/ Omron)
HMI design experience with Pro-face (GP/SP Series)
Experience with industrial machinery
Experience with Roll-to-Roll equipment
Knowledge of FA tools (Mitsubishi servo/inverter, Omron temperature controller, etc.）

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