Senior Controls Engineer - Custom Automation Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.

Greenville (SC)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages
Medical benefits starting day one
Parental leave

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement control software using PLCs and HMIs. You will analyze customer specifications, ensure startup and commissioning meet requirements, and program robotic and controls systems per exact customer specs.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance and strong teamwork on diverse automation projects. Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo applications, and device communication networks.
  • Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and designs control software using PLCs and HMIs.
  • Interprets customer specifications to ensure equipment meets requirements.
  • Ensures startup/commissioning aligns with approved specs.
  • Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per customer specs.
  • Performs preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize operation.
  • Reviews designs for functionality and assists teammates as needed.
  • Provides service documentation and customer training at sites.
  • Maintains safety and quality standards on JR or customer premises.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Customer interaction
Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s or technical diploma

Tools

PLC
HMI
VFDs
Servo
Profibus/ENET/DNET

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement control software using PLCs and HMIs. You will analyze customer specifications, ensure startup and commissioning meet requirements, and program robotic and controls systems per exact customer specs.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance and strong teamwork on diverse automation projects. Travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative

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