Controls Design Engineer I — Automation Innovator

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Design Engineer for our Holland, MI facility. You’ll design electrical and fluid power systems for custom automation projects and create schematics and BOMs while interfacing with vendors and customers.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical designers, machine builders, and engineers, participate in design reviews, and travel up to 10% for on-site training and customer visits. A bachelor’s degree in EE or 5 years in automation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years’ experience in the automation industry.
• Proficient use of CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, electrical and fluid power circuits, and basic electrical & pneumatic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal and external vendors and customers.
• Conduct electrical and fluid power design for automation projects.
• Ensure equipment is designed to customer JR Automation specifications and standards.
• Create electrical and fluid power schematics and BOM components.
• Carry out tasks with minimal direct supervision and assist with project execution regarding cost, quality, timing and customer satisfaction.
• Understand and apply applicable industry standards and collaborate with design and build teams.
• Attend machine/station design reviews and communicate across teams.
• Travel up to 10% yearly for training and customer visits.

Skills

CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Design Engineer for our Holland, MI facility. You’ll design electrical and fluid power systems for custom automation projects and create schematics and BOMs while interfacing with vendors and customers.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical designers, machine builders, and engineers, participate in design reviews, and travel up to 10% for on-site training and customer visits. A bachelor’s degree in EE or 5 years in automation is required.