Senior Mechanical Engineer — Custom Automation

JR Automation

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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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.