Controls Engineer, Mitsubishi Specialist

About the Role

This entry-level role supports Applied Industrial Technologies' Mitsubishi Electric automation business, with the goal of developing expertise as a Mitsubishi specialist. The role is divided into two main areas:

• Mitsubishi Automation Specialist (approx. 60%): Supporting sales, customers, and colleagues with product selection, application support, and training.
• Controls Engineer (approx. 40%): Designing, programming, building, and testing industrial control systems using Mitsubishi Electric products.

The role operates within a team environment, with guidance and mentorship from senior engineers. Responsibilities may extend through the production process, including guidance to assembly technicians, final inspection, and testing of completed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Mitsubishi Automation Specialist:
• 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.
• Controls Engineer:
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mitsubishi Electric PLCs (specifically, exposure to MELSEC iQ-F, iQ-R, FX, or Q series is preferred).
• GOT HMIs.
• VFDs, servo systems, motion control.
• PLC programming concepts (ladder logic).
• Industrial control systems.
• AutoCAD Electrical.
• Industrial networking (e.g., CC-Link, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) is familiar.
• GX Works2 or GX Works3 is preferred.
• GT Designer3 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, mechatronics, or a related engineering or technical field (or 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 (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.
• Mitsubishi Electric training or certifications, or willingness to pursue them (preferred).