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Mechanical Engineer II

Hitachi · Lake Orion, Michigan, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipUtilities
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In short

The Mechanical Engineer II will contribute to the design, development, and execution of innovative automation solutions for complex manufacturing challenges. They will also evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques while reviewing the technical output of team members.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical EngineeringCAD SoftwareNXSolidWorksCreoAutoCADAutomationEngineering Principles

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and possess at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in CAD software and the ability to work autonomously on engineering projects are required.

About the employer

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy – powering purpose for the Electricity era · hiring as Hitachi

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

INDUSTRY
Utilities
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Zurich
SIZE
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OFFICES
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Listed as no visa sponsorship.
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Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States R0150399 2026-11-02 ESYS AUTOMATION, LLC Engineering & Science Full time No Job Description: 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.

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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 jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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