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Simulation Engineer
Location Lake Orion Michigan United States
Job ID R0128480
Date Posted Apr 27 2026
Sector Connective Industries
Company Name JR Automation
Profession
Job Category Engineering & Science
Job Type
Experience Level Experienced
Job Schedule Full time
Remote No
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Job 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 get stronger across North America Europe and Asia.Join us as a Simulation Engineer in Holland MI or Lake Orion MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.
Location Type
This role can be located at our headquarters in Holland MI or our facility in Lake Orion MI.
How Youll Make an Impact
Work with customers sales and engineering teams to develop solutions requiring simulations. Work with the Application Engineers if simulations are needed in proposals.
Balance project priority and cross-business unit work. Initiate facilitate and cultivate external relationships and partnerships.
Build processes and retain relationships to share simulation capabilities processes and knowledge across all JR Automation companies and business units. Adhere to JR Automation and Simulation Engineering standards and processes.
Maintain the quality respectability and professionalism that JR Automation requires.
Simulation Capabilities
Perform robotic reach & cycle time studies.
Perform system throughput studies.
Work with the design teams to validate tooling layout and robot selection.
Provide engineering teams with robot paths OLPs and data.
Produce simulation videos and images.
Professionally present the simulation and findings to the team and customer.
Additional Opportunities
Develop simulations for virtual commissioning including digital twins.
Develop advanced simulation tools.
Develop simulation standards processes models and scriptscontrol.
Provide high quality realistic imaging and 3D animation videos for marketing.
Note This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.
What Youll Bring
Minimum 3 years of direct experience with robotics preferably within the industrial automation or comparable industry.
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial or Software engineering preferred.
Experience with robotic andor discrete simulation software preferred software such aso RobotStudioo RoboGuideo Visual Componentso Emulate3Do Process Simulateo Plant SimulateIndustrial robotic automated work cell design experience. Ability to experiment while reviewing concepts think out-of-the-box and providing solutions.
Strong logical and critical thinking. Programming experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality. Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projectsinitiatives with varying priorities.
Some travel required and willingness to commit to extended travel periods for project-based work training sales events and conferences. Some international traveling could be required.
Disclaimer JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.
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.
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