Senior Controls Engineer

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Greenville, SC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and mentor controls engineers; design and develop control systems and automation solutions; manage multiple projects, staffing, schedules, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction; lead cross-functional teams; drive departmental improvements and technical leadership. Onsite role with up to 25% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0135179

Date Posted:

2026-07-01

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, 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 Greenville/Liberty, SC as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This position is onsite in Greenville and Liberty, SC.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

  • Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

  • A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

  • Career growth and skill development opportunities

  • A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

  • Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

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 lead a team and work with customers while integrating some of the most state-of-the-art robotics and technology available. The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities. This is an in-person role at our Greenville and Liberty location.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Supervise controls engineers and related staff, providing technical guidance and leadership.

  • Coach and support engineers in identifying technical skill gaps and career development opportunities.

  • Partner with department leadership to advance the engineering organization through training, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, including staffing plans, workload distribution, and adherence to project schedules.

  • Design and develop control systems and equipment to meet customer and project requirements.

  • Lead cross-functional technical teams throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

  • Support the successful execution of assigned programs with accountability for cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Note: This list of responsibilities is 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 equivalent experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with two (2) or more years of related experience.

  • 10+ years of related professional experience

  • Approximately two (2) years of experience leading technical projects.

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers, supporting their professional growth and career progression.

  • Extensive experience with automation products, services, and the automation industry.

  • Proven ability to identify systemic issues and drive improvements in departmental efficiency.

  • Serve as a technical expert and leader within the department.

  • Current or prior experience with JR Automation or within the automation industry strongly preferred.

  • Ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (Associate + 2+ years experience accepted)
  • 10+ years of related professional experience
  • Approximately two (2) years of experience leading technical projects
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and support career growth
  • Extensive experience with automation products, services, and the automation industry
  • Proven ability to identify systemic issues and drive departmental efficiency improvements
  • Serve as a technical expert and leader within the department
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations
  • Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check
  • Current or prior experience with JR Automation or within the automation industry
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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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