Control Engineer – Mitsubishi PLC

Controls Engineer – Mitsubishi PLC

Location: Louisville, KY

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support manufacturing equipment by designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming and maintaining Mitsubishi PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi PLCs and HMIs.
• Support production equipment by diagnosing electrical and control system issues.
• Develop and improve PLC programs to increase machine reliability and productivity.
• Commission new automation equipment and support equipment upgrades.
• Work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Document PLC programs, electrical changes, and system modifications.
• Support preventive maintenance activities related to automation systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Ensure equipment complies with company and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience.
• Direct experience programming Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Japanese language skills or familiarity with Japanese business culture is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing plant environment.
• Standing, walking, and working around industrial machinery.