Controls Engineer, Mitsubishi Specialist
This entry-level Controls Engineer role focuses on supporting Confidential Client automation products by providing technical support, product selection assistance, and training as a Mitsubishi Automation Specialist. Additionally, the role involves designing, programming, and testing industrial control systems using Confidential Client PLCs and related technologies, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions.
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Position overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Controls Engineer, Mitsubishi Specialist based in Norwood, MA. This hybrid role splits time between supporting Mitsubishi Electric automation sales, product selection, and first-line technical support (approx. 60%) and hands-on controls engineering—programming, panel design, testing, and commissioning (approx. 40%). Full-time role; ideal for recent graduates or candidates with 0–2 years of industrial automation experience who want to build Mitsubishi PLC and HMI expertise.
What You’ll Do
- Mitsubishi Automation Specialist (approx. 60%)
- Support sales, customers, and colleagues with Mitsubishi Electric PLCs, HMIs, drives, servos, 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; escalate complex issues to senior engineers.
- Help prepare product demonstrations, customer training sessions, and technical materials.
- Keep current on Mitsubishi Electric products and software releases; contribute to internal documentation and best practices.
Controls Engineer responsibilities (approx. 40%)
- Program, configure, test, and debug Mitsubishi Electric PLCs and GOT HMIs; work with VFDs, servo systems, and motion control.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, panel layouts, and engineering-change documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Assist senior engineers with component selection and industrial control panel design.
- Support project execution: factory acceptance testing (FAT), startup, and on-site commissioning.
- Provide project status updates to management, sales, and customers as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical field — or equivalent education/experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or related work; 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 verbal and written communication skills for customer and internal interactions.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into broader controls responsibilities.
Preferred (nice-to-have)
- Exposure to Mitsubishi MELSEC PLC families (iQ-F, iQ-R, FX, Q) and GX Works2/GX Works3.
- Experience with GOT HMIs and GT Designer3.
- Familiarity with VFDs, servo/motion control, or industrial networks (CC-Link, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
- Mitsubishi Electric training or certifications, or willingness to pursue them.
Compensation & location
- Estimated base pay: $105,957 per year (estimated).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Work location: Norwood, Massachusetts (on-site / local travel as needed).
About the employer
Confidential Client is a technical solutions provider in the Engineering sector focused on industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, and automation. The organization values people-first policies and equal opportunity employment.
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