Senior Mechanical Engineer

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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 worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to get stronger across North America Europe and Asia. Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Lake Orion MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This position is onsite in Lake Orion MI.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

JR Automation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design development and analysis of complex mechanical systems and components for various industrial applications. This role involves applying advanced engineering principles to ensure product performance reliability and manufacturability within a collaborative environment.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Lead the full lifecycle mechanical design analysis and validation of new tooling and automation systems from concept to production.

• Develop detailed engineering specifications drawings and documentation using CAD software (e.g. NX SolidWorks AutoCAD CATIA).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers manufacturing engineers project managers and machine builders to integrate mechanical systems.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices and problem-solving methodologies.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant customer standards and safety requirements.

• Participate in design reviews provide technical presentations and effectively communicate design rationale and results to stakeholders.

• Manage project timelines and deliverables ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Actively propagates corporate culture within engineering and promotes our technologies externally.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering design and development preferably within an automation or manufacturing setting.

• Proven expertise in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g. NX SolidWorks CATIA Creo) and 2D drafting (AutoCAD BricsCAD).

• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and stack-up analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience including review / critique of others work.

• Familiar with controls and automation problems and draws from relevant personal experience to address and direct engineering solutions.

• Travel Required up to 25% including overnight and international.

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 whats possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 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.

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