Controls Engineer II

JRAutomation; Greenville (SC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Greenville, SC to design, implement, and document controls for automated equipment. You’ll troubleshoot robot controllers and electrical systems, perform power-ups and debugging, and ensure designs meet specifications.

Travel up to 35–50% to customer sites and JR locations; a background in Electrical Engineering and CAD tools is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, or vision systems.
• Familiar with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks.
• Willingness to travel up to 35–50% to customer sites and JR locations.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and document controls systems for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Perform machine power-ups, debugging and programming.
• Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications using standard techniques.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI systems

Robotics

Mechatronics

Motion control

Vision systems

Programming

CAD software

Educación

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree + 2+ yrs experience

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0144841

Date Posted: 2026-10-09

Company Name: J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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 Engineer II in Greenville, SC as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This role is onsite at our Greenville, SC facility.

Role Overview:

As aControls Engineer II,you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry. This role will enable you to perfect your controls experience while integrating some of the most state-of-the-art robotics and technology available. The innovative solutions we design offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• 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.
• Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications using standard techniques and approach.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, an Associate's degree with over 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with any the following: PLC's, HMI's, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, Vision Systems and/or Programming.
• Experience with CAD (i.e. AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks).
• Ability to understand electrical/pneumatic schematic drawings.
• Travel up to 35% - 50%to customer sites & other JR locations

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

Company Overview:

AtJR 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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