Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Join us as a Senior Controls Engineer.

The position is onsite in Holland, MI.

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Develop and design control software packages using PLCs and/or HMIs.
• Examine and understand customer-supplied specifications to ensure equipment functionality meets these specifications.
• Ensure equipment being started up and commissioned operates according to customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification.
• Program robotic and/or controls equipment per customer specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum downtime and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Assist with checking design and details for proper functionality of work performed by both yourself and other engineers.
• Provide timely, required service documentation for all functions performed.
• Provide technical support and training to the end‑user at the customer facility.
• Ensure products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note:

This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design, pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLCs, HMIs, robot programming, VFDs, servo applications, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus).
• 4+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.
• Professional interaction with customers and ability to maintain positive relationships, even under difficult circumstances and high‑pressure situations.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities