Senior Controls Engineer: Mitsubishi PLCs & Auto Automation

Pasona Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Senior Controls / Systems Engineer to lead Mitsubishi PLC programming and automotive manufacturing automation on-site.

The role requires hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and independently managing critical projects with direct customer interaction. Applicants should have 7+ years in industrial controls, 5+ years PLC programming, and Mitsubishi GOT/HMI experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial controls engineering or factory automation experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Professional Mitsubishi PLC programming experience using GX Works2/GX Works3.
• Hands‑on Mitsubishi GOT/HMI development and troubleshooting experience.
• Automotive manufacturing automation and production line experience.
• Proven ability to independently perform commissioning, equipment startup, and complex troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, PLC I/O, CC‑Link, and industrial Ethernet.
• Ability to communicate directly with customers and independently manage technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi PLC systems using GX Works2/GX Works3.
• Develop and troubleshoot Mitsubishi GOT/HMI applications.
• Integrate PLCs with sensors, drives, safety devices, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Perform equipment installation support, commissioning, startup, testing, and debugging.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, and communication failures; implement corrective actions.
• Review electrical schematics, control wiring, and PLC I/O specifications.
• Independently manage technical assignments, schedules, and customer communications.
• Coordinate with vendors and international engineering teams; maintain technical documentation and safety compliance.

Skills

Industrial controls

Factory automation

PLC programming

Mitsubishi GX Works

GOT/HMI development

Automotive automation

Commissioning

Electrical schematics

Customer communication

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Pasona Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Senior Controls / Systems Engineer to lead Mitsubishi PLC programming and automotive manufacturing automation on-site.

The role requires hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and independently managing critical projects with direct customer interaction. Applicants should have 7+ years in industrial controls, 5+ years PLC programming, and Mitsubishi GOT/HMI experience.