Electrical Control Systems Engineer Japanese Bilingual

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Control Engineer to join our engineering this role you will supervise the installation and wiring of newly delivered manufacturing equipment (including safety management) verify electrical wiring and power supply adjust and debug control devices such as PLC software and perform commissioning adjustment. For equipment already installed at customer sites you will arrange and replace consumable parts as well as propose and plan maintenance and modification work based on customer requirements. Additionally you will prepare cost estimates provide support for electrical and control hardware/software design and coordinate work performed by external contractors.This role primarily involves providing technical support in the U.S. for equipment exported from Japan. Our company will provide full support for the visa application process.

Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced engineer to provide on-site support for coater slitter and film manufacturing equipment along with control design assistance as needed. This role also includes overseeing our Japanese team members--such as mechanical engineersdispatched to the site. The details are as follows:
Post-delivery Support
Troubleshooting and handling customer complaints
Checking the status of PLC software HMI screen servo systems inverters sensors communications and auxiliary equipment signal interfaces.
Providing consultation on equipment modifications and maintenance On-site Work and Commissioning
Providing TA (technical advice) for wiring work checking wiring/IO and conducting
electrical measurementsvoltage/current etc.
Adjusting equipment verifying operation of each unit checking interlocks and
abnormalities conducting integrated test runs and providing operator training and
operational support for customers
Debugging software and developing partial programs (PLC HMI screens) entering
parameter and configuring control devices
Managing schedules conducting final acceptance discussions and preparing and
verifying checklists
Cost Calculation and Estimation (for equipment modifications and maintenance
Discussing with customers preparing control specifications reviewing quotations from
local (overseas) vendors and performing cost estimation
Control Design Support (as needed in collaboration with Japan-based design team
Designing PLC software HMI screens and performing debugging
Verifying electrical components; creating and reviewing electrical schematics panel
layout drawings and wiring diagrams; ensuring safety specifications and conducting risk
assessments
Handling arrangementsordering parts needed for modification and maintenance and
arranging wiring works)

Qualifications / Requirements
Minimum/Required Qualifications
PLC design skills (including various calculations timers pulses self-hold event control
state transition control etc.) Mitsubishi Electric PLCQ Series R Series
HMI screen design skills Mitsubishi Electric GOT (GT2000 Series)
Electrical design skills (main line design cable selection grounding control panel
design wiring device planning)
Ability to use measuring instruments (tester insulation resistance meter etc.)
Hands-on experience in manufacturing commissioning and maintenance of industrial
equipment
Proficiency in creating reports and emails using PC
Communication skills in Japanese and English (reading writing speaking)
Valid drivers license

Big Plus:
PLC design experience (Keyence/Omron)
Safety PLC and controller design experience (Keyence/ Omron)
HMI design experience with Pro-face (GP/SP Series)
Experience with industrial machinery
Experience with Roll-to-Roll equipment
Knowledge of FA tools Mitsubishi servo/inverter Omron temperature controller etc.
Strong negotiation and coordination skills with customers and internal teams
Problem-solving ability for customer requests and troubleshooting issues
Debugging and diagram verification skills
Strategic thinking and planning ability
Positive proactive personality