Senior Controls Engineer

Posted:
10/10/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Liberty, South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Liberty, South Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0063692

Date Posted:

2024-10-11

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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

What You’ll Do:  

  • 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 not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.  

What You’ll Bring: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR Associates degree (2-year) with 2+ years of related experience 

  • 5+ years of related experience   

Skills You’ll Have:  

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

  • Knowledge to lead others. 

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

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

Other Details:  

  • Travel up to 25% 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. 

    Company Details:

    At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, our talented teams leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to provide our global customers with world-class automation equipment.  We transform processes & optimize operations with the solutions we design, build, program & deploy for nearly every industry.  Our people are the heart of our operations, and we believe unique skills and capabilities enable us to grow, collaborate and evolve.   

    Join our team of 2,200+ at one of the 27 facilities around the globe.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits, apprenticeship programs, tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to develop your skills.      

    Come Think. Solve. Create. With Us! 

    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.

    Hitachi America Ltd

    Website: https://hitachi.com/

    Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

    Employee Count: 10001+

    Year Founded: 1959

    IPO Status: Private

    Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology