Senior Mechanical Engineer — Custom Automation

JR Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative engineering-driven env.

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team in Nashville, TN. You’ll work on intelligent automated manufacturing projects, delivering craftsmanship and quality while mentoring peers across disciplines.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD), and the ability to lead projects. Travel up to 20% may include international assignments; benefits start day one, with parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (ABET/EAC acceptable for Associate degree).
• 5+ years’ work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD).
• Ability to supervise others and lead teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• JR Automation experience or automation industry background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops deep knowledge in a specific practice area.
• Evaluates and applies standard techniques for conventional projects with few complex features.
• Collaboratively adapts 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.
• Disciplined lead and contributor to successful projects.
• Possesses above-average oral and written communication skills.
• Represents the organization in engineering-related communications and conferences.
• Works under minimum supervision and exercises independent judgment.
• Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements.

Skills

CAD software

Team leadership

Mentor/coach

Lead discipline teams

Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related

Associate’s degree (2-year) with ABET/EAC experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team in Nashville, TN. You’ll work on intelligent automated manufacturing projects, delivering craftsmanship and quality while mentoring peers across disciplines.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD), and the ability to lead projects. Travel up to 20% may include international assignments; benefits start day one, with parental leave