Mechanical Engineer II

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.