Senior Mechanical Engineer — Custom Automation & Growth Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Nashville, TN. You will design, analyze, and optimize automated manufacturing systems, leading technical work and mentoring junior engineers. This role demands hands-on CAD expertise, strong problem-solving, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required, including international locations. A bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to evaluate and apply standard engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge in a specific practice area.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques for conventional projects.
• Collaborate to use judgement for nonroutine aspects.
• Review technical output of team members.
• Lead discipline-specific teams and influence project direction.
• Mentor developing engineers and work autonomously.

Skills

Engineering experience

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Nashville, TN. You will design, analyze, and optimize automated manufacturing systems, leading technical work and mentoring junior engineers. This role demands hands-on CAD expertise, strong problem-solving, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required, including international locations. A bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred,