Hitachi
Controls Engineer II
Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience is stated as an alternative for candidates with an Associate's Degree; no other duration specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the job
Designs, programs, documents, and troubleshoots controls systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and document controls systems for automated equipment.
- Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices, and peripheral equipment.
- Power up, debug, and program machines; ensure equipment meets specifications.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with one or more of: PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control systems, vision systems, and/or programming.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings.
- Willingness and ability to travel 35–50% to customer sites and other JR Automation locations.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with JR Automation or within the automation industry.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks.
Tools
PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control systems, vision systems, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks
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