Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & Robotics

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits from day one health coverage

Paid parental leave

Custom automation projects

Engineering collaboration

Career growth

Quality craftsmanship

Job summary

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC/HMI control software for custom automation projects in Holland, MI. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on development, startup, commissioning, and customer support across global sites.

You'll work with electrical circuits, PLCs, HMIs, and robotics programming, travel up to 25%, and contribute to a collaborative, engineering-driven team that values craftsmanship and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma with three years of related experience
• 4+ years of controls engineering experience
• Proficient in PLC/robotics programming and HMI development
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to customer sites and JR locations
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs control software using PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensures equipment meets customer specifications during startup and commissioning.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per customer requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance and supports field service.
• Provides customer training and technical support at the site.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics programming

Electrical circuits

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Technical Diploma w/ 3 years study

Tools

DNET/ENET/Profibus

HMI software

Job description

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC/HMI control software for custom automation projects in Holland, MI. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on development, startup, commissioning, and customer support across global sites.

You'll work with electrical circuits, PLCs, HMIs, and robotics programming, travel up to 25%, and contribute to a collaborative, engineering-driven team that values craftsmanship and quality.