Senior Controls Engineer

Description

Our Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

Setpoint/JR Automation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for our Ogden, Utah location.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement and document controls systems (electrical, software, pneumatic, hydraulic) for various types of automated equipment
• Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up and machine validation with the appropriate build and electrical teams
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or Setpoint build specifications using standard techniques and approach
• Responsible to assist with the successful management of assigned projects as they relate to cost, quality, timing and customer satisfaction
• Responsible to assist with the management of direct, indirect and overtime hours as they relate to workload, budget and timing
• Responsible to assist in developing the Controls Engineering Department through leadership, experience, positive attitude, encouragement and mentoring. Strive to achieve the highest level of quality and performance from each team member as it relates to their individual ability
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment; up to 25% travel expected yearly

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

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field
• At least seven years of related experience and/or training
• Exposure to industry, equivalent combination of education or experience
• Computer proficiency

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!