Mechanical Engineer II

Hitachi • Lake Orion, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the design, development, and execution of automation solutions that address complex manufacturing challenges. The role is based onsite at the company’s Lake Orion, Michigan facility.

The engineer develops expertise in a practice area and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to conventional projects with few complex features. The role involves working on small projects or portions of larger projects, adapting methods for nonroutine assignment requirements, and potentially reviewing the technical work of team members. The engineer works with minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment, and may influence team and department decisions. The position also identifies and implements design and workflow improvements related to engineering and automation technology.

Travel of up to 25%, including overnight and international travel, is required. Candidates must successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; an associate’s degree (two-year) from an accredited ABET/EAC program with experience; or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in applying standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Breadth and depth of experience addressing enterprise engineering problems.
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to quickly recognize and resolve common engineering problems based on experience, including reviewing and critiquing others’ work.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight and international travel.
• Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• FE Exam or EIT.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
• Use judgment collaboratively to adapt methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
• Work on small projects or portions of larger projects.
• Review the technical output of team members as needed.
• Influence team and department decisions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Work under minimum supervision, exercise independent judgment, innovate, and work autonomously.
• Recognize and implement significant design and workflow improvements, including improvements related to engineering and automation technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level