Controls Engineer II — Automation, Onsite Lake Orion

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Lake Orion, MI. You will design, implement, and document controls for automated equipment, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion systems.

Travel to customer sites and other JR locations (35–50%) is required. A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with CAD proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination.
• Experience with automation equipment and controls is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and document controls systems for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical devices and peripherals.
• Perform machine power up, debugging, and programming.
• Ensure equipment meets specifications using standard techniques.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

robotics

mechatronics

motion control

vision systems

programming

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Lake Orion, MI. You will design, implement, and document controls for automated equipment, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion systems.

Travel to customer sites and other JR locations (35–50%) is required. A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with CAD proficiency preferred.