Hitachi
Controls Project Engineer
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years leading technical projects.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent.
About the job
Develops and programs controls and robotic systems for custom automation equipment, ensuring they meet customer specifications through commissioning, maintenance, and support.
What you'll do
- Design and program PLC, HMI, robotic, and other controls systems; verify equipment against customer specifications.
- Start up, commission, and maintain equipment; provide technical support and training at customer sites.
- Review designs, document work, and lead technical projects while following safe work practices.
What they ask for
- Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and panel design, pneumatic and hydraulic design, PLCs, HMIs, robot programming, VFDs, servo applications, and device communication networks.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain professional customer relationships.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry.
Tools
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI), VFD's (Variable Frequency Drive), DNET, ENET, Profibus
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