Mechanical Engineer II

Hitachi • Lake Orion, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the design, development, and execution of automation solutions for manufacturing and distribution. The role develops expertise in a specific practice area and applies engineering methods and judgment to conventional projects, including adapting methods for nonroutine aspects. The engineer works on small projects or portions of larger projects, may review team members’ technical output, and influences team and department decisions. The position works under minimum supervision and calls for independent judgment, innovation, and autonomous work, including identifying and implementing significant design and workflow improvements related to engineering and automation/amusement technology.

This is an onsite position at the Lake Orion, Michigan facility. Travel of up to 25% is required, including overnight and international travel. 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 from an accredited program (ABET/EAC) 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.
• Extensive experience and judgment to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to quickly recognize and fix 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.
• May review the technical output of team members.
• Influence team and department decisions.
• Work under minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment, innovating, and working autonomously.
• Recognize and implement significant design and workflow improvements, including engineering and automation/amusement technology-related improvements.

What This Job Offers

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