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Senior Robotics Process Engineer

United States, Lake Orion · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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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 world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Senior Robotics Process Engineer in Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. Location Type: This is an onsite role located in Lake Orion, MI. As a Senior Robotics Process Engineer, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry. This role will enable you to perfect your experience while integrating some of the most state of the art robotics & technology available. The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Teach TCPs, Frames, Loads, DCS (Safety Configuration)
  • Configure robot I/O (including communications)
  • Set up and configure various types of dispense process equipment within paint shop and general assembly applications
  • Set up and configure various types of vision equipment including robot mounted as well as floor mounted systems
  • Development of Offline Programs (OLPs)
  • Develop simulations with one or more platforms for internal and external process validations
  • Use your exposure to cycle time improvement initiatives to optimize robot applications
  • Confirmation of robot models
  • Lead robotics projects
  • Mentor others in the department as applicable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, associate degree in engineering field
  • 7-10 years of related or equivalent experience programming robots and launching robot systems
  • 5+ years experience commissioning from scratch to customer standards
  • Experience with one or more robot applications: Material Handling, Dispense (Urethane, Sealer, Adhesive, Paint), Welding (Spot, Arc, Laser)
  • Familiar with robot peripheral devices, Tool Center Points, offline programming software, External Axis, User Frame
  • Fanuc RoboGuide, Fanuc Vision, Fanuc 2D Vision, 3D Vision, 3DV
  • Experience with robotic and third party vision systems
  • Must be able to travel 35% - 50% to customer sites and other JR locations

Nice to have

Previous automotive industry experience preferred

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