Senior Controls Engineer - Custom Automation Expert

Hitachi, Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop and integrate advanced control systems for customized automation equipment at our Holland, MI site. You will lead projects, program PLCs/HMIs, and ensure equipment meets customer specifications.

Join a collaborative engineering-driven team focused on safe, high-quality automation solutions. Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
• 4+ years of relevant controls experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design control software with PLCs and HMIs.
• Interpret customer specifications and ensure compliance.
• Commission equipment per specifications.
• Program robotic and/or controls equipment.
• Provide service and training at customer sites.
• Maintain safety practices on site.
• Document service and support activities.
• Collaborate with other engineers to check design.
• Support ongoing product and service benchmarks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Robot programming

VFDs

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma with 3 years study

Tools

DNET

ENET

Profibus

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop and integrate advanced control systems for customized automation equipment at our Holland, MI site. You will lead projects, program PLCs/HMIs, and ensure equipment meets customer specifications.

Join a collaborative engineering-driven team focused on safe, high-quality automation solutions. Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations is required.