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Automation Control Engineer-Japanese Bilingual

PASONA N A, INC. Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville, KY

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $130k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Allen Bradley (rockwell) Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 29, 2026).

Job Description

This role supports manufacturing-focused industrial automation projects through the design, programming, and commissioning of control systems. The position is onsite in Nicholasville, KY and involves close technical engagement across equipment development, testing, and customer launch activities, with Japanese language proficiency required.

Role Overview

As an Automation Control Engineer, you will design and develop custom automation control solutions for manufacturing environments. The work combines PLC and HMI programming with electrical documentation, system integration, and validation activities. You will also contribute to FAT and SAT testing and provide technical support during production launch.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop control systems for custom automation equipment
Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools
Select components including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety devices, servo systems, and networks
Develop Bills of Material (BOM) for project builds
Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs from scratch
Design and implement HMI/operator interface screens
Perform system integration, debugging, and optimization
Support equipment build, validation, and debugging activities
Conduct machine startup and optimization
Execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)
Provide technical support during production launch
Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues
Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions to provide recommendations and problem-solving support
Communicate project status and technical updates
Support installation and commissioning at customer sites

Technical Documentation

Maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings
Maintain technical documentation, including PLC/HMI programs
Maintain technical documentation, including network architecture
Maintain technical documentation, including operation and service manuals

Required Qualifications

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

Relevant Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical (or similar)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)
Mitsubishi
Keyence
Omron
PLC, HMI, servo systems, networks

Preferred Experience

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

Location and Compensation

Location: Nicholasville, KY (onsite)
Salary: USD 90,000 - 130,000 per year

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