Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Controls Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in controls engineering
  • Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, Vision Systems, or Programming
  • Solid leadership experience
  • Ability to manage multiple large projects
  • Familiarity with CAD (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical)

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of advanced control systems designs including robotics and SCADA applications
  • Assist in managing projects focusing on cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction
  • Implement design and workflow improvements
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot problems, developing corrective action plans
  • Perform machine power up, debugging, and programming
  • Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside talented engineers in the automation industry
  • Diverse project experiences to enhance skills and challenge abilities
  • Potential for travel up to 35% to customer sites and other locations
  • Opportunity to lead teams and influence project direction
  • Possibility of mentoring and training developing engineers
Full Job Description

Location:

(JRA)MI - Brown Road Lake Orion

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Location Type: 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. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • 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. 

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 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) 

Other Details:  

  • 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. 

  • GCCS and GVOSS experience is a plus

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

About Hitachi Vantara Corporation

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