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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. This is an on-site 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.
Job Responsibility:
Lead technical engineer in development of advanced control 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 approaches
Requirements:
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 of the following: PLCs, HMIs, 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)
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