Controls Engineer - II

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Controls Engineer II in Lake Orion, MI, where you'll design and implement cutting-edge automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers and engage in diverse projects that will challenge your skills and enhance your experience. You'll be responsible for creating controls systems, troubleshooting complex equipment, and ensuring compliance with specifications. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make an impact in the automation industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience required.
• Solid experience with Siemens TIA Portal is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement controls systems for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers and electrical control devices.
• Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC's

HMI's

Robotics

Mechatronics

Motion Control

Vision Systems

Programming

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Electrical control devices

Mechanical units

Transfer devices

Peripheral equipment

Job description

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 Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type:This role is onsite at our Lake Orion, MI facility.

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.

• Solid experience with Siemens TIA Portal 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.

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.

Fueled by Possible.

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information [e-mail] other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.