Senior Controls Engineer: Lead PLC/HMI Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Opportunity to work on unique, custom

Collaborative engineering-driven env

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Holland, MI to design and integrate advanced control systems for customized automation equipment. You’ll lead technically, solve complex challenges, and deliver robust PLC/HMI solutions and robotic programming.

Join a collaborative engineering-driven environment offering competitive wages, benefits from day one, and opportunities to grow technical expertise on unique automation projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical diploma; three years of related experience; bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong PLC, HMI, robot programming, VFDs, servo knowledge; 4+ years in automation.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Strong communication under high-pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design control software using PLCs and HMIs.
• Interpret customer specifications to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Commission systems and start-up at customer sites.
• Program robotic/controls equipment per specs.
• Provide preventive maintenance and service documentation.
• Support end-users with training at customer facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robot programming

Electrical design

VFDs & servo drives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Tech Diploma

Tools

Control software packages

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Holland, MI to design and integrate advanced control systems for customized automation equipment. You’ll lead technically, solve complex challenges, and deliver robust PLC/HMI solutions and robotic programming.

Join a collaborative engineering-driven environment offering competitive wages, benefits from day one, and opportunities to grow technical expertise on unique automation projects across