Systems Engineer - Mitsubishi PLC / Automotive

ONEPOWER Consulting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEPOWER Consulting seeks a Systems Engineer with PLC experience for automotive manufacturing environments. You'll join a team of engineers to integrate, test, and program electrical controls, and you will be on-site for commissioning and verification.

The role requires hands-on wiring of sensors, HMI development, and strong PLC troubleshooting across Mitsubishi, AB, and Omron platforms. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of PLC programming experience with Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, or Omron systems.
• Experience creating and editing HMI/GOTs for automation projects.
• Hands-on wiring of sensors and understanding of wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Device Net, CC-Link, Ethernet).
• Experience with vision systems and barcode readers is a plus.
• Strong PCB or electrical installation understanding and PLC debugging skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify control systems from drawings to implementation.
• Program PLCs and maintain HMI/GOT interfaces per specs.
• Troubleshoot wiring, sensors, and industrial networks on site.
• Create and maintain project documentation for current and future work.
• Support desktop workstation environments and software tools used in engineering.
• On-site commissioning, installation, and verification with customers.
• Collaborate with other engineers and clients to resolve issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Mitsubishi PLCs

AB ControlLogix

RSLogix 5000

Omron PLCs

HMI/GOT design

Wiring sensors

Electrical schematics

Device Net / CC-Link / Ethernet

Barcode readers / Vision systems

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or college equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Systems Engineer with PLC Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Industries

We are currently seeking a Control/Systems Engineer to join our team. Working with other highly motivated Engineers, you will be involved with integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and programming electrical controls.

Responsibilities:

• Controls systems design and modification from drawing to implementation
• PLC programming with various PLC types, but mainly Mitsubishi PLCs
• HMI/GOT creation and modification according to the customer's specifications
• Adhere to customer safety standards
• Adjusting, troubleshooting, and modifying of Device Net, CC-Link, Ethernet, and other industrial protocols.
• Communicate and assist other Engineers to resolve issues.
• Attending and communicating with clients for specifications, requirements, and others, and resolving the issues.
• Keep organized documentation of future, current, and past projects
• Managing and supporting small to large desktop workstation environments (AutoCAD, Excel, SolidWorks, etc.)
• On-Site commissioning, installation, and verification
• Support overseas engineers
• Ability to work independently as the representative for the company on customer's site.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-year experience with PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, Omron).
• Experience creating and editing HMI/GOTs
• Hands-on knowledge of wiring various sensors (Photoelectrical Sensor, Limit Switch, etc.).
• High-level understanding of wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Device Net, CC-Link, Ethernet, and other communication protocols
• Experience with barcode readers and vision inspection systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
• PLC troubleshooting and debugging experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or college equivalent.
• Ability to work on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, if necessary.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering and Factory Automation Systems for automotive industries.
• Ability to complete all security and safety requirements that may be required for the performance of the work.
• Ability to travel to our parent company's head office in Japan.
• Ability to travel to and work on customers' sites in the US, Japan, and China for one month ~ six months.
• Understanding of automated build processes/practices and code management techniques, such as NEC and UL.
• Basic knowledge of Industrial 4.0 and IOT