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 jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.