Senior Controls Engineer

Hitachi•Holland, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop and integrate advanced control systems for customized automation equipment. The position is onsite in Holland, Michigan, and involves working with engineers to address complex technical challenges and deliver automation solutions. The role offers opportunities to lead technically, solve varied problems, and develop expertise.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or a technical diploma with three years of college-level study, related experience, or equivalent.
At least 4 years of experience.
Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design, pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLCs, HMIs, robot programming, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo applications, and device communication networks such as DNET, ENET, and Profibus.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and maintain positive working relationships, including in difficult or high-pressure situations.
Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and design control software packages using programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and/or human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
Review and understand customer-supplied specifications to ensure equipment functionality meets requirements.
Ensure equipment startup and commissioning conform to customer requirements in approved specifications.
Program robotic and/or controls equipment according to customer specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance requested by customers to minimize downtime and optimize machine and equipment operation.
Assist in checking designs and details for proper functionality, including work completed by other engineers.
Provide required service documentation promptly for work performed.
Provide technical support and training to end users at customer facilities.
Help ensure products and services remain an industry benchmark.
Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices on JR Automation and customer premises.
Perform other duties as assigned.