Mechanical / Automation Engineer

Cinter Career Services, LLC; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401K Match

Job summary

Japanese Manufacture in Hebron, OH is seeking a hands‑on Mechanical / Automation Engineer to support the manufacturing and automation projects on the shop floor.

The role welcomes early‑career candidates from recent graduates to engineers with about 1–5 years of experience, with relocation for non‑local candidates encouraged.

You will assist with installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades, working closely with engineers and technicians to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/robotics or related STEM field.
• Recent graduates welcome.
• 1–5 years of engineering experience encouraged.
• Hands-on experience with machinery, robotics, or automation is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate if outside the area.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and automation‑related engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with installation, replacement, modification, and improvement of machinery and equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble mechanical equipment for upgrades or modifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation‑related issues.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, and process improvements.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and other team members on the manufacturing floor.
• Participate in hands‑on engineering activities and technical problem‑solving.
• Follow applicable safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical / Automation Engineer

Client: Japanese Manufacture

Working Location: Hebron, OH

Working Style: Full-Time Onsite

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary : $70,000- 75,000 / per year

Benefit: Insurance and 401K Match

Visa Support: N/A

Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Language: English

Overtime: Minimal / generally not required

Relocation support : Yes Looking for candidate who is outside of OH

We are seeking a hands‑on Mechanical / Automation Engineer to join an engineering team supporting manufacturing and automation‑related projects.

This opportunity is open to candidates at various early‑career levels, including recent graduates and engineers with approximately 1–5 years of experience. Prior full‑time professional engineering experience is not required for strong entry‑level candidates.

We are particularly interested in candidates who genuinely enjoy working with machinery, vehicles, robotics, automation, or other mechanical/electrical systems—not only professionally, but also through school projects, internships, personal projects, or hobbies.

Candidates currently located outside the state are welcome to apply if they are willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and automation‑related engineering projects in a manufacturing environment
• Assist with the installation, replacement, modification, and improvement of machinery and equipment
• Disassemble and reassemble mechanical equipment as needed for upgrades or modifications
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation‑related issues
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, and process improvements
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and other team members on the manufacturing floor
• Participate in hands‑on engineering activities and technical problem‑solving
• Follow applicable safety and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related STEM field
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply
• Candidates with approximately 1–5 years of engineering experience are also encouraged to apply
• Internship, co‑op, laboratory, manufacturing, or other hands‑on engineering experience is a plus
• Strong interest in mechanical systems, machinery, robotics, vehicles, or automation
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing / factory environment
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Willingness to relocate if currently residing outside the area

What We’re Looking For

Professional experience is not the only way to demonstrate your engineering ability.

We welcome candidates who have developed hands‑on technical skills through:

• Automotive repair, modification, or restoration projects
• Robotics or automation projects
• Building, repairing, or modifying machines and equipment
• Engineering clubs or competitions
• Personal electrical or mechanical projects
• Internships or university projects involving hands‑on work

If you are someone who enjoys understanding how things work, taking equipment apart, troubleshooting problems, and putting improved systems back together, we encourage you to apply.

Language

• English proficiency required
• Japanese language skills are not required

Interview Process

1. HR interview
2. Technical interview via Microsoft Teams, including a case study / technical assessment
3. Final in‑person interview (approximately one hour), including an opportunity to see the manufacturing environment

Ideal Start Date

The company is looking to hire as soon as the right candidate is identified, ideally with a start date by the end of the year. An early next‑year start may also be considered.