Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Robotics & PLC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Unique automation projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career growth opportunities

Quality workmanship emphasis

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Greenville, SC, part of a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and program PLC/HMI software for automated manufacturing solutions.

You will analyze specs, commission equipment, and provide on-site support with up to 25% travel. Prior JR Automation or automation industry experience is preferred, and a strong safety mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or technical diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience.
• Intermediate understanding of PLCs, HMI, electrical circuits, and device communication networks.
• 4+ years of experience in an engineering/controls role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs control software packages using PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensures equipment meets customer specifications before deployment.
• Programs robotic or controls equipment per customer specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Provides technical support and training at customer sites.
• Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices and quality.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Robot programming

VFD

Servo applications

Electrical circuits

Electrical panel design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma with 3 years study

Tools

DNET/ENET/Profibus

Robot programming tools

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Greenville, SC, part of a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and program PLC/HMI software for automated manufacturing solutions.

You will analyze specs, commission equipment, and provide on-site support with up to 25% travel. Prior JR Automation or automation industry experience is preferred, and a strong safety mindset is required.