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Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job ID: R0120336
Date Posted: Mar 18 2026
Sector: Connective Industries
Company Name: JR Automation
Profession: Job Category: Engineering & Science
Job Type: Experienced
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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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 worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and were always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Mechanical Project Engineer.
Location Type
The position is onsite in Nashville, TN.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Medical benefits starting your first day
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work on unique custom automation projects
- A collaborative engineering-driven environment
- Career growth and skill development opportunities
- A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
How Youll Make an Impact
- Develop conceptual designs and create system level architecture.
- Establish project plans including coordination of technical resources and design directions.
- Complete layout of machine through detail of all components.
- Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
- Assist with the successful management of assigned projects as they relate to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage several on-going projects concurrently.
- Assist in developing the Mechanical Engineering department through leadership experience, encouragement, and mentorship.
- Possesses above average oral and written communication skills.
- Initiate and maintain extensive contact with key engineers, external departments, and customers.
- Lead teams and influence project direction and progress.
- Serve as a technical expert in the department and may mentor/train other mechanical engineers.
Travel required up to 20%, including overnight and international to customer sites & other JR locations.
Note: This list of responsibilities is not inclusive, however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience calculated as two years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.
- Professional Engineer OR other technical Certifications preferred.
- 6 years of related experience.
- Experienced with CAD software e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD.
- Knowledgeable of automation products, services, and the industry.
- Capable of creating machine designs with complex assemblies and subassemblies.
- 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.
- Preferred industry experience: Process and/or Medical.
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 whats possible to automate for tomorrow.
Join our team of 2000 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 [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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