Controls Project Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Unique projects

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Controls Project Engineer in Nashville, TN to design and program controls software packages using PLCs and HMIs for custom automation projects.

You will examine customer specifications, lead technical projects, provide on-site startup support, and travel up to 25% to sites and other JR locations, ensuring safe, reliable operation and high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• 8+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years leading technical projects.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs controls software packages using PLCs and HMIs.
• Interprets customer specs to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Starts up and commissions equipment per approved specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and provides service documentation.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations.

Skills

Electrical design

HMI programming

PLC programming

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robot programming

VFDs

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 Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness and quick thinking. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Controls Project Engineer.

Location Type

The is an on-site role based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why Join Us

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting 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

• Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Examines and understands customer-supplied specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with the customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per the customer specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Assists with checking design and details for proper functionality of both his/her work and the work of other engineers.
• Provides timely, required service documentation relating to all functions performed.
• Provides technical support and training to the end-user at the customer facility.
• Ensures products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises.

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 an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design,pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLC's (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI's (Human Machine Interface), robot programming, VFD's (Variable Frequency Drive), servo application's, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus).
• 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years leading technical projects.
• Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites & other JR locations.Domestic and International.

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.

Fueled by Possible.

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