{"id":24673,"date":"2026-04-01T15:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061924\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:34:19","slug":"061924","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/job\/061924\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ottawa, IL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation:<\/strong> Up to approx. $125,000 annually (DOE)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employment Type:<\/strong> On-site (may include project-based flexibility)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3><strong>Company Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A manufacturing organization specializing in power transmission components for recreational vehicles and automotive applications, operating within a global business environment.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Seeking an Electrical Engineer with strong PLC expertise and bilingual Japanese\/English capability to support industrial automation systems. This role involves design, programming, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with Japanese-speaking stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (e.g., Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Allen-Bradley)<\/li>\n<li>Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems<\/li>\n<li>Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings<\/li>\n<li>Support installation, commissioning, and startup of automation equipment<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with Japanese-speaking teams to translate technical requirements and documentation<\/li>\n<li>Perform system testing, debugging, and performance optimization<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical support and training to internal teams and customers<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field<\/li>\n<li>3+ years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japanese language proficiency (business level or higher, strong reading and writing required)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>English proficiency (written and spoken)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with robotics or factory automation systems<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet\/IP, Modbus, Profibus)<\/li>\n<li>Experience in manufacturing environments, especially with Japanese organizations<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3><strong>Other Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Work environment: Industrial\/manufacturing setting<\/li>\n<li>Travel: May be required (domestic and\/or international)<\/li>\n<li>Benefits may include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional development and growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<p><em>\u203bThis role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs. \u203b\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24673","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) - Pasona N A, Inc. | Your Career Partner<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/job\/061924\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) - Pasona N A, Inc. | Your Career Partner\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) Location: Ottawa, IL Compensation: Up to approx. $125,000 annually (DOE) Hours: Full-time Employment Type: On-site (may include project-based flexibility) Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. 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