Controls Engineer (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Industry: Engineering

Company: Ricoh Electronics

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is looking for a bilingual (Japanese/English) Controls Engineer to join our Thermal Engineering team. The Controls Engineer will use their knowledge in control systems, automation, and instrumentation to optimize industrial processes, enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety and reliability, and drive technological innovation across various processes. This position will use their Japanese/English bi-lingual language skills to communicate with global teams for technology strategies and alignment. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices. (REI is an EEO Employer, EEO Policy, Pay Transparency.)

The Controls Engineer will:

• Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components, based on project requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement control algorithms, such as PID controllers, state-space controllers, or advanced control techniques, to achieve desired system performance.
• Write, debug, and test control software, including PLC programs, HMI applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues, identify root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions to ensure reliable operation.
• Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies, industry trends, and best practices through self-directed learning, training programs, and participation in professional organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)