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Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer

Job title: Japanese Bilingual Controls Engineer
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Lexington
Specialisation: Automotive
Salary: USD 100,000 - 130,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/087430
Job published: June 15, 2026 10:44
Work Arrangement: Onsite

POSITION TITLE Controls Engineer Japanese Bilingual

 

POSITION SUMMARY

In this position, you will be responsible for the design, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation systems, delivering high-quality solutions to manufacturing clients.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Design and develop industrial control systems for custom automation equipment

  • Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials

  • Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs from scratch

  • Design HMI applications and operator interfaces

  • Perform system integration, testing, and optimization

  • Support machine startup, debugging, FAT, and SAT activities

  • Collaborate with customers on technical requirements and provide solutions

  • Maintain technical documentation including drawings, code, and manuals

  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control-related issues

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Japanese (native or business-level proficiency, required)

  • English (working proficiency)

  • Minimum 3 years of controls engineering experience

  • Experience developing PLC systems from scratch

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

  • Strong troubleshooting skills

  • The candidate needs to report to the office every day.  

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience with automotive or welding automation systems

  • Experience with servo/motion control or machine vision

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical

 

SALARY USD100,000-130,000

 

BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, 401K and others

 

OTHERS Travel required (approximately 10–20% domestic and international)