Controls Engineer II

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Lake Orion, MI, USA
In-Office
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Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Design, implement, document, and troubleshoot controls systems for automated equipment. Program and debug PLCs, robot controllers, HMIs, motion and vision systems. Perform machine power-up, electrical/pneumatic schematic interpretation, CAD work, and on-site commissioning. Mentor teammates and travel to customer sites for installations and support.
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Location:

Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States

Job ID:

R0131793

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Company Name:

ESYS AUTOMATION, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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 & technology available.  The innovative solutions we design offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities. 

 What You’ll Do:  

  • 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. 

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, Associates degree with 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience. 
  • 2+ 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. 
  • Experience with CAD (i.e. AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks). 
  • Ability to understand electrical/pneumatic schematic drawings. 

Other Details:  

  • Travel up to 35% - 50% to customer sites & other JR locations 
  • Train and mentor team members as directed. 

Company Overview:
 

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Associate degree with 2+ years related experience or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2+ years of related controls engineering experience
  • Experience with PLCs and ladder logic
  • Experience with HMIs
  • Experience with robotics and robot controllers
  • Experience with motion control and vision systems
  • Experience with CAD (AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks)
  • Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%–50% to customer sites
  • Ability to train and mentor team members
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

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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