Controls Design Engineer I

Hitachi, Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Design Engineer in Holland, MI to deliver innovative automation solutions. This onsite role interfaces with vendors, customers, and cross‑functional teams to create electrical and fluid power schematics and BOMs, while ensuring designs meet customer and JR specifications.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office is required, along with knowledge of electrical and pneumatic calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years’ automation experience.
• Proficient with CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits and basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal/external vendors and customers during design.
• Create electrical and fluid power schematics.
• Specify components for BOMs and ensure design meets specs.
• Carry out tasks with minimal supervision and support program execution.
• Travel up to 10% for training and customer site visits.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Fluid power principles

CAD basics

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

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. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as a Controls Design Engineer in Holland as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type

This is an onsite role located in Holland, MI.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting on 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

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ability to interface with internal and external vendors, as well as customers.
• Conduct the electrical and fluid power design.
• Ensure that equipment is designed to customer and/or JR Automation specifications using standard techniques and approach.
• Create electrical and fluid power schematics.
• Specify electrical and fluid power components for bill of materials.
• Carry out assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Assist with the successful execution of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.
• Understand and assure compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Communicate with mechanical designers, machine builders, electricians, plumbers, and controls engineers throughout the design process.
• Attend machine/station design reviews
• Up to 10% travel yearly for job training and customer site visits.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or 5 years’ experience in the automation industry.
• Proficient use of CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of: Applicable industry standards, Electrical and fluid power circuits, Basic electrical & pneumatic calculations

Disclaimer:JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

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