Controls Engineer, Mitsubishi Specialist
About The Position
This entry-level role supports Applied Industrial Technologies’ Mitsubishi Electric automation business while developing expertise in Mitsubishi products. Approximately 60% of the role is spent as a Mitsubishi Automation Specialist, supporting sales, customers, and colleagues with product selection, application support, and training. The remaining 40% is spent as a Controls Engineer, helping design, program, build, and test industrial control systems based on Mitsubishi Electric products. The position is part of a team and receives guidance and mentorship from senior engineers. It may support projects through the production process, including guidance to assembly technicians, final inspection, and testing of completed systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, mechatronics, or a related engineering or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or a related field; internships, co-ops, and academic projects count.
- Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts, including ladder logic, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Clear communication skills with customers and colleagues in person, by phone, email, and video call.
- Willingness to learn and take direction.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Mitsubishi Electric PLCs (MELSEC iQ-F, iQ-R, FX, or Q series) and GX Works2 or GX Works3.
- Exposure to GOT HMIs and GT Designer3.
- Familiarity with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, or industrial networking (CC-Link, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
- Mitsubishi Electric training or certifications, or willingness to pursue them.
Responsibilities
- Support sales and customers with Mitsubishi Electric PLC, HMI, drive, servo, and motion product selection and application questions.
- Assist with quotations for control panels, cable assemblies, turnkey systems, and programming services.
- Provide first-line technical support to colleagues and customers, escalating complex issues to senior engineers.
- Help prepare product demonstrations, customer education sessions, and training materials.
- Stay current on Mitsubishi Electric products, software releases, and training resources.
- Contribute to internal documentation, standards, and best practices for Mitsubishi platforms.
- Program, configure, test, and debug Mitsubishi Electric PLCs and GOT HMIs, with exposure to VFDs, servo systems, and motion control.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, panel layouts, and engineering change documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Assist with component selection and industrial control panel design under the direction of senior engineers.
- Support project execution, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), startup, and commissioning.
- Provide regular project status updates to management, sales, and customers as assigned.
- May support projects through production, including guiding assembly technicians, final inspection, and testing completed systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
