Senior Controls Engineer

JRAutomation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Career growth opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

J.R. Automation is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to develop and design control software, ensuring all equipment meets customer specifications.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 4 years of experience, and strong skills in PLC and HMI systems. The role is based in Holland, Michigan, and focuses on customer success in automation technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop control software packages using PLC and HMI.
• Ensure equipment meets customer specifications.
• Program robotic and/or controls equipment per specifications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Electrical circuit design

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Job description

Location: Holland, Michigan, United States

Job ID: R0131662

Date Posted: 2026-06-18

Company Name: J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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 Holland, MI.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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