Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

Hokuto USA is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to support automotive manufacturing equipment.

This position is responsible for a broad range of electrical and controls engineering activities, including electrical hardware design, PLC software design, in-house equipment tryout, on-site equipment startup and commissioning, and production support at customer facilities.

We are seeking a candidate with practical, hands-on experience who is capable of supporting projects across multiple stages of electrical and controls engineering work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment and Control Systems

This position is primarily responsible for PLC controls and related automation systems used in automotive manufacturing equipment.

Typical equipment includes:

Robotic welding and material handling (matehan) systems

Welding fixtures and other automated manufacturing equipment

Turntables, trunnion tables, and transfer systems

2. Hardware Design

Review and interpret customer specifications for control panels, field boxes, VFDs, servo motors, sensors, actuators, safety devices, industrial networks, and related equipment

Design and create electrical drawings, including electrical schematics, control panel drawings, field box drawings, I/O drawings, cable drawings, and related documentation

Prepare related technical documents, such as wiring instructions

Select electrical components and manage purchased components and materials

3. Software Design

Review and interpret customer specifications, including equipment and controls specifications

Design and develop I/O lists, PLC programs, and HMI screens

4. In-House Tryout and On-Site Commissioning

Check, troubleshoot, and adjust PLCs, HMIs, communication systems, I/O, and safety functions

Check individual operation of cylinders, motors, robots, and other equipment, as well as coordinated operation between systems

Verify interlocks, fault handling, and automatic operation

Support automatic equipment trials, production trials, and cycle-time adjustment

Investigate equipment issues, make necessary program changes, and provide production support

5. Estimating and Budget Management

Prepare and manage estimates, engineering labor hours, component procurement, and related electrical and controls work.

6. Technical Coordination and Reporting

Coordinate technical requirements and project schedules with customers and internal departments

Provide progress updates during each stage of the work

Required Qualifications

5+ years of practical experience in electrical hardware design, or equivalent hands-on capability

5+ years of practical experience in PLC debugging and manufacturing equipment startup and commissioning, or equivalent hands-on capability

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following PLC platforms:

Omron

Mitsubishi

Toyopuc

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Hands-on experience with DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, or equivalent industrial networks

Hands-on experience with VFD and servo motor control

Ability to travel and work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with equipment startup and commissioning for automotive welding systems, robot cells, material handling systems, or transfer systems

Experience supervising electrical wiring or on-site installation work

Experience providing work instructions to contractors or external electrical wiring companies

Experience with PLC platforms other than those listed in the required qualifications

Work Location

Work may be performed at:

Hokuto USA

Customer sites in US, Canada and Mexico.

Work location may vary depending on project requirements.

Travel Requirements

Travel frequency will vary depending on project requirements

Weekend, holidays, night shift, and extended-hour work may be required during equipment startup, commissioning, and production support.\nCompany Description

Hokuto USA, Inc., provides engineered services to automobile manufacturers worldwide with full turn-key innovative and integrated manufacturing equipment. We pride ourselves in having earned a high reputation for excellence in quality, price, and delivery from both domestic and overseas customers.

This is a first shift position with the hours from 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri. Overtime may be required on occasion.

Company Description

Hokuto USA, Inc., provides engineered services to automobile manufacturers worldwide with full turn-key innovative and integrated manufacturing equipment. We pride ourselves in having earned a high reputation for excellence in quality, price, and delivery from both domestic and overseas customers.\nThis is a first shift position with the hours from 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri. Overtime may be required on occasion.\n

Full Time