Controls Engineer II
Hitachi · Lake Orion, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Hitachi (industrial) in Lake Orion, MI. Design, implement, and document controls systems for various types of automated equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- about 50% travel
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$143k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 77%
- ✓ Robotics 65%
- ✓ PLC 61%
- New product launch 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
- ✓ AutoCAD 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Hitachi in Lake Orion
4 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found on the controls team.
- Senior Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
- Senior Robotics Process Engineer · Controls · Senior
- Robotics Process Engineer II · Controls
- Robotics Process Engineer I · Controls
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Location
Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
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 Controls Engineer II in Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.
Location Type: This role is onsite at our Lake Orion, MI facility.
As a Controls Engineer II, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry. This role will enable you to perfect your controls experience while integrating some of the most state-of-the-art robotics and technology available. The innovative solutions we design offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- •Design, implement, and document controls systems for various types of automated equipment
- •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.
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What You’ll Bring
- •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.
- •Prior experience with JR Automation or within the automation industry is strongly preferred.
- •Experience working with one or more of the following: PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control systems, vision systems, and/or programming.
- •Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks is preferred.
- •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.
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.