Controls Design Engineer I
Hitachi
Holland, MIFull-timePosted 5 days agoStill listed today
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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Controls Design Engineer to develop electrical and fluid power designs for custom automation projects in Holland, Michigan. The role works onsite and involves creating schematics, specifying components, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and supporting program execution. The position includes up to 10% yearly travel for training and customer site visits.
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Location: Holland, Michigan, United States Job ID: R0148714 Date Posted: 2026-11-05 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 Controls Design Engineer in Holland as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.
Location Type: This is an onsite role located in Holland, MI.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages, medical benefits starting on your first day, and paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
- A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
- Career growth and skill development opportunities
- A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Ability to interface with internal and external vendors, as well as customers.
- Conduct the electrical and fluid power design.
- Ensure that equipment is designed to customer and/or JR Automation specifications using standard techniques and approach.
- Create electrical and fluid power schematics.
- Specify electrical and fluid power components for bill of materials.
- Carry out assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision.
- Assist with the successful execution of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.
- Understand and assure compliance with applicable industry standards.
- Communicate with mechanical designers, machine builders, electricians, plumbers, and controls engineers throughout the design process.
- Attend machine/station design reviews
- Up to 10% travel yearly for job training and customer site visits.
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 5 years’ experience in the automation industry.
- Proficient use of CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of: Applicable industry standards, Electrical and fluid power circuits, Basic electrical & pneumatic calculations
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,352 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Michigan median$101–165K/yr116 salary ranges
- Michigan median$32–43/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 252 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Michigan and 10,352 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
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- Experience
- Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,623 postings).
- Education
- 6,634 of the 10,352 open Electrical Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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