Senior Controls Engineer

3M HEALTHCARE; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits start day 1

Parental leave

Custom automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Quality craftsmanship

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer in Greenville, SC to lead innovative automation projects across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will supervise engineers, design control systems, and partner with leadership to improve efficiency and project delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, a BSEE or related degree, and a track record mentoring teams. Occasional travel up to 25% is required; join a collaborative environment with cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading technical projects is required.
• Strong mentoring and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise controls engineers and staff, providing technical guidance.
• Coach engineers to close skill gaps and support career growth.
• Lead cross-functional project teams through all lifecycle stages.
• Design and develop control systems to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Automation expertise

Project management

Technical guidance

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree + 2+ years exp

Tools

Automation hardware

Job description

Job Overview

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide by providing intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions. We are currently looking for a Senior Controls Engineer in Greenville, SC to lead and support innovative automation projects across North America, Europe, and Asia.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and medical benefits starting on the first day
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, one‑of‑one automation projects
• Collaborative, engineering‑driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• Role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting‑edge and innovative technologies

Responsibilities

• Supervise controls engineers and related staff, providing technical guidance and leadership
• Coach and support engineers in identifying technical skill gaps and career development opportunities
• Partner with department leadership to advance the engineering organization through training, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including staffing plans, workload distribution, and adherence to project schedules
• Design and develop control systems and equipment to meet customer and project requirements
• Lead cross‑functional technical teams throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
• Support the successful execution of assigned programs with accountability for cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction
• Assist with identifying systemic issues and driving improvements in departmental efficiency

Qualifications

• ~10+ years of related professional experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an Associate’s Degree with two or more years of related experience
• Approximately two (2) years of experience leading technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and support their professional growth
• Extensive experience with automation products, services, and the automation industry
• Proven ability to identify systemic issues and drive improvements in departmental efficiency
• Ability to serve as a technical expert and leader within the department
• Current or prior experience with JR Automation or within the automation industry strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations
• Successful completion of a 10‑panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check is required

Company Overview

At JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. With a global footprint of 20+ facilities and 2,000+ employees, we are pioneers in advanced automation integration.

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.