Industry: Manufacturer
Location: Elk Grove Village - IL
Salary: $80k DOE
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Business Level
Detail: Job Title: Japanese English Bilingual Junior Electrical Controls Engineer
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full-time/Contract
Salary: $80k
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Bilingual Junior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for our automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, servo motion control, and electrical schematic design. This role requires a hands-on approach to machine automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and layout electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
• Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial
automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, hot melt systems).
• Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and Kinetix servo motion control programs.
• Create electrical schematics and bills of materials based on project requirements.
• Ensure efficient time and cost management when selecting control system components.
• Read and interpret customer specifications and modify machine electrical schematics accordingly.
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
• Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (up to 30% travel).
• Train and mentor entry-level Electrical Controls Engineers.
• Assist in the development of engineering standards and procedures for control systems.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Japanese fluency.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and AutoCAD.
• Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
• Familiar with commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi-axis coordinated motion control.
• Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts.
• Strong electro-mechanical skills with a hands-on approach to system troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design.
