Hitachi
Senior Controls Engineer
Holland, Michigan, United States · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of experience. The posting also describes a technical diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience as an education pathway.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or technical diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent of.
About the job
Designs and programs control software and robotic equipment for custom automation systems, then supports commissioning, maintenance, and customers.
What you'll do
- Develop and program PLC/HMI control software and robotic or controls equipment to meet customer specifications.
- Commission equipment and verify it operates according to approved requirements; assist with design checks and preventive maintenance.
- Provide service documentation, technical support, and training to customers.
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; ability to work professionally with customers, including in high-pressure situations.
- Able to travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred.
Tools
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI), robot programming, VFD's (Variable Frequency Drive), servo applications, DNET, ENET, Profibus
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