Automation Controls Engineer I – Robotics & PLCs

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer I to design, troubleshoot, and document controls for automated equipment, leveraging PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and CAD tools to deliver robust automation solutions. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to bring state-of-the-art robotics projects to life, with travel up to 50% to customer sites and JR locations.

A degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience is required; prior JR Automation experience

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control, vision systems, and/or programming is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and document controls systems for various types of automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Perform machine power-up, debug, and programming.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Mechatronics

Motion Control

Vision Systems

Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks)

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer I to design, troubleshoot, and document controls for automated equipment, leveraging PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and CAD tools to deliver robust automation solutions. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to bring state-of-the-art robotics projects to life, with travel up to 50% to customer sites and JR locations.

A degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience is required; prior JR Automation experience