Controls Engineer – Mitsubishi PLC
Location: Louisville, KY
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
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.
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Program, modify, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi PLCs and HMIs.
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Support production equipment by diagnosing electrical and control system issues.
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Develop and improve PLC programs to increase machine reliability and productivity.
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Commission new automation equipment and support equipment upgrades.
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Work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime.
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Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
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Document PLC programs, electrical changes, and system modifications.
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Support preventive maintenance activities related to automation systems.
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Assist with continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
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Ensure equipment complies with company and safety standards.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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3+ years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience.
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Direct experience programming Mitsubishi PLCs.
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Japanese language skills or familiarity with Japanese business culture is preferred.
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Manufacturing plant environment.
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Standing, walking, and working around industrial machinery.
