Japanese/ English bilingual Controls Engineer -PLC

ONEPOWER Consulting; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEPOWER Consulting in the United States is seeking a bi-lingual Japanese/English Controls Engineer to join our Thermal Engineering team. The role focuses on optimizing industrial processes through control systems, automation, and instrumentation.

You will develop architectures, write PLC/HMI software, diagnose issues, and collaborate with global teams to align technology strategies and ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in equipment engineering in a controls engineer function.
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written Japanese and English.
• Blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, collaborative abilities, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to adapt to new PLC and automation systems.
• Good project management skills, including multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication with presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with teammates, customers, and partners.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intermediary MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components, based on project requirements.
• Design and implement control algorithms, such as PID controllers or advanced control techniques, to achieve performance.
• Write, debug, and test control software, including PLC programs and HMI applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues and implement corrective actions for reliable operation.
• Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies and best practices through self-directed learning.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Control systems

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Yaskawa

PLC systems

HMI software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Company is looking for a bi-lingual (Japanese/English) Controls Engineer tojoin our Thermal Engineering team. The Controls Engineer will use their knowledge in controlsystems, automation, and instrumentation to optimize industrial processes, enhance operationalefficiency, ensure safety and reliability, and drive technological innovation across variousprocesses. This position will use their Japanese/English bilingual language skills tocommunicate with global teams for technology strategies and alignment.

The Controls Engineer Will:

• Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components, basedon project requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement control algorithms, such as PID controllers, state-space controllers, or advanced control techniques, to achieve desired system performance.
• Write, debug, and test control software, including PLC programs, HMI applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues, identify root causes of problems, andimplement corrective actions to ensure reliable operation.
• Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies, industry trends, and bestpractices through self-directed learning, training programs, and participation in professionalorganizations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience equipment engineering in a controls engineer function.
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written Japanese and English
• Must possess a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, collaborative abilities,and a commitment to continuous learning to design and implement innovative controlsolutions that meet the needs of diverse industries and applications.
• Ability to adapt to new PLC and automation systems
• Good project management skills, including multi-tasking, prioritizing, managing timeeffectively. Must have ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fundamental technical issues and providestep-by-step technical help.
• Good listening, verbal, and written communication, along with presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with teammates, customers, andpartners.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technicalaudiences in person, via phone, or email.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Preferred

Experience in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa systems

Education: Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Job Duties Breakdown:

• Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components,based on project requirements and specifications. [10%]
• Design and implement control algorithms, such as PID controllers, state-spacecontrollers, or advanced control techniques, to achieve desired system performance.[10%]
• Write, debug, and test control software, including PLC programs, HMI applications.[40%]
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues, identify root causes of problems, andimplement corrective actions to ensure reliable operation. [30%]
• Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies, industry trends, andbest practices through self-directed learning, training programs, and participation inprofessional organizations. [10%]