Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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.