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Automation Control Engineer-Japanese Bilingual

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PASONA N A, INC.

Nicholasville, KY (In Person)

$110,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Automation Control Engineer-Japanese Bilingual

PASONA N A, INC. - 3.9

Nicholasville, KY Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $130,000 a year 3 days ago Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Interpreting technical drawings Electrical schematic reading and interpretation

Japanese Full Job Description 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