Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN. What We Offer: Competitive wages, medical benefits starting 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: Develops deep knowledge and skills in a specific practice area Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments Works on small projects or portions of larger projects May review the technical output of team members Influences team and department decisions Disciplined lead and contributor to facilitate successful projects Possesses above average oral and written communication skills Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments Works under minimum supervision Exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements Recognizes engineering and automation/amusement technology-related design and workflow improvements Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline, or an associate’s degree (2-year) with experience from accredited program (ABET/EAC)
5+ years’ work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Experienced with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures
Has sufficient knowledge to supervise others
Breadth and depth of experience to enterprise engineering problems
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish tasks
Able to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience, including review and critique of others' work
Able to lead discipline specific teams and influence project direction and progress
Viewed as a technical expert in the department
May serve as a mentor/coach for developing engineers
Travel required up to 25% including overnight and international

Nice To Haves

Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develops deep knowledge and skills in a specific practice area
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features
Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments
Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
May review the technical output of team members
Influences team and department decisions
Disciplined lead and contributor to facilitate successful projects
Possesses above average oral and written communication skills
Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
Works under minimum supervision
Exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously
Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements
Recognizes engineering and automation/amusement technology-related design and workflow improvements