Sr. Controls Engineer

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Lake Orion, MI
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll lead the development of advanced control systems, manage various engineering projects, troubleshoot automation systems, and ensure compliance with specifications. You'll also collaborate with a talented engineering team to improve workflow and designs, while mentoring junior engineers.
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Location:

Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States

Job ID:

R0077355

Date Posted:

2025-02-04

Company Name:

ESYS AUTOMATION, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity: 

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide  intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Senior Controls Engineer in Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This is an onsite role at our Lake Orion, MI facility.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry.  This role will enable you to facilitate projects while integrating some of the most state of the art robotics & technology available.  The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Lead technical engineer in development of advanced controls systems designs, i.e. robotics, vision systems, SCADA applications and high-level languages for various types of automated equipment. 

  • Assist with the successful management of assigned projects as they relate to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction. 

  • Recognize and implement design and workflow improvements.  

  • Evaluate problems, determine corrective actions, set plans, execute plans and develop root cause analyses. 

  • Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices and peripheral equipment. 

  • Perform machine power up, debug and programming. 

  • Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications using standard techniques and approach. 

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of related experience in controls engineering

  • Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

  • Experience with any the following: PLC's, HMI's, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, Vision Systems and/or Programming. 

  • Solid leadership experience

  • Ability to lead simultaneous projects and/or large projects. 

  • Experience with CAD (i.e. AutoCAD Electrical) 

Other Details:  

  • Travel up to 35% to customer sites & other JR locations 

  • May represent the organization in communications and conferences. 

  • Lead teams and influence project direction and progress.  

  • Serve as a technical expert in the department and may mentor/train developing engineers. 

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Top Skills

Hmi
Plc
Programming
Robotics
The Company
33,676 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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