Electrical Controls Engineer – On-site 35% Travel Japanese

Ruddfabricationservices; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruddfabricationservices in Georgetown, KY seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, install and commission electrical controls for material handling and automated equipment. Japanese language ability is required for technical communication with stakeholders.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming across Mitsubishi, Keyence, Allen-Bradley, and robotics systems with travel up to 35% to customer sites. A relevant degree and hands-on experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience with electrical controls design, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, or automated machinery.
• Ability to read electrical control diagrams and documentation.
• Japanese language ability required for technical communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical controls for material handling and automated systems.
• Program, install, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Mitsubishi, Keyence, Allen-Bradley).
• Design and program HMI systems (Mitsubishi, Pro-face).
• Develop machine vision and robotics systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron).
• Lead electrical fabrication, installation, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Travel up to 35% as required.
• Coordinate with customers and project teams.

Skills

Electrical controls design

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Automated machinery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs

Keyence

Allen-Bradley

Pro-face HMIs

Cognex vision systems

Omron vision systems

Kawasaki robotics

FANUC robotics

Denso robotics

Job description

Ruddfabricationservices in Georgetown, KY seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, install and commission electrical controls for material handling and automated equipment. Japanese language ability is required for technical communication with stakeholders.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming across Mitsubishi, Keyence, Allen-Bradley, and robotics systems with travel up to 35% to customer sites. A relevant degree and hands-on experience are essential.