Senior Controls Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC in Greenville, SC seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design and program control software for automated manufacturing systems on site.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and networked devices to meet customer specifications and ensure reliable operation from start-up through commissioning. You will bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4+ years in controls, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 25% to customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; four-year degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in controls/automation, electrical panels and robotics.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations.

Responsibilities

• Designs and programs control software using PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensures startup and commissioning meet customer specifications.
• Maintains technical documentation and provides customer training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Servo

DNET

ENET

Profibus

Robot programming

Job description

## Senior Controls EngineerApply: Onsite: Greenville, South Carolina, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R0147762**Location:**Greenville, South Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0147762**Date Posted:**2026-10-09**Company Name:**J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**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 strength is our people, and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a **Senior Controls Engineer.** **Location Type:** *The position is onsite in Greenville/Liberty, SC.* **What We Offer:*** 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 control 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 downtime 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.* Other duties as assigned. **Note:***This list of responsibilities is not 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 of. 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 applications, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus).* 4+ years of experience.* Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.* Travel up to 25% to customer sites & other JR locations.* 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. **Disclaimer:***JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.*