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Mechanical Engineer II

Hitachi Rail
Lake Orion, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
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Location:

  • Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States
  • Job ID:
  • R0150399
  • Date Posted:
  • 2026-11-02
  • Company Name:
  • ESYS AUTOMATION, LLC
  • Profession (Job Category):
  • Engineering & Science
  • Job Schedule:
  • Full time
  • Remote:
  • No
  • Job Description:
  • 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 grow our team across the globe. Join us as a Mechanical Engineer II, where you'll contribute to the design, development, and execution of innovative automation solutions that help our customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Location Type: The position is onsite at our Lake Orion, MI facility.
  • 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
  • Possesses above average oral and written communication skills
  • 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.
  • What You’ll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, Associate's Degree (2-year) with experience from accredited program (ABET/EAC), or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • 3+ years’ work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
  • Experienced with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
  • FE Exam, or EIT desirable
  • Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures
  • 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
  • Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
  • 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 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, Associate's Degree (2-year) with experience from accredited program (ABET/EAC), or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • 3+ years’ work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
  • Experienced with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
  • FE Exam, or EIT desirable
  • Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures
  • 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
  • Travel required up to 25% including overnight and international

Preferred Qualifications

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

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