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Approximately 60% of the role is spent as a Mitsubishi Automation Specialist, supporting sales, customers, and colleagues with product selection, application support, and training. The remaining 40% is spent as a Controls Engineer, helping design, program, build, and test industrial control systems built around Mitsubishi Electric products.\nThis role works as part of a team, with guidance and mentorship from senior engineers, and may support projects through the production process, including guidance to assembly technicians, final inspection, and testing of completed systems.\nEssential Job Functions\nMitsubishi Automation Specialist (approx. 60%)\nSupport sales and customers with Mitsubishi Electric PLC, HMI, drive, servo, and motion product selection and application questions\n\nAssist with quotations for control panels, cable assemblies, turnkey systems, and programming services\n\nProvide first-line technical support to colleagues and customers, escalating complex issues to senior engineers\n\nHelp prepare product demonstrations, customer education sessions, and training materials\n\nStay current on Mitsubishi Electric products, software releases, and training resources\n\nContribute to internal documentation, standards, and best practices for Mitsubishi platforms\n\nControls Engineer (approx. 40%)\nProgram, configure, test, and debug Mitsubishi Electric PLCs and GOT HMIs, with exposure to VFDs, servo systems, and motion control\n\nDevelop and maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, panel layouts, and engineering change documentation using AutoCAD Electrical\n\nAssist with component selection and industrial control panel design under the direction of senior engineers\n\nSupport project execution, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), startup, and commissioning\n\nProvide regular project status updates to management, sales, and customers as assigned\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, mechatronics, or a related engineering or technical field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)\n\n0-2 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or a related field; internships, co-ops, and academic projects count\n\nBasic understanding of PLC programming concepts (ladder logic) and industrial control systems\n\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics\n\nStrong attention to detail, organization, and time management\n\nClear communication skills with customers and colleagues in person, by phone, email, and video call\n\nWillingness to learn and take direction\n\nPreferred\nExposure to Mitsubishi Electric PLCs (MELSEC iQ-F, iQ-R, FX, or Q series) and GX Works2 or GX Works3\n\nExposure to GOT HMIs and GT Designer3\n\nFamiliarity with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, or industrial networking (CC-Link, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)\n\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical\n\nMitsubishi Electric training or certifications, or willingness to pursue them\n\nFounded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. 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