Simulation Engineer

Hitachi Ltd

Lake Orion, MI(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Animation, Automation, Background Investigation, Commissioning, Conferences, Design Services, Distribution Services, Industrial Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Software, Marketing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Modeling, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Management, Robotic Simulation Software, Robotics, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Training, Simulation, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Standards Development, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lake Orion, MI
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30+ days ago

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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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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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