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Field Service Automation and Robotics Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate that focuses on Social Innovation Business, combining IT, OT, and products to address societal challenges and contribute to a sustainable future.

Hitachi

Employee count: 5000+

United States only

Location:

Remote - Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0103392

Date Posted:

2025-08-22

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

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 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 Service Engineer in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is an onsite position in Holland, MI.

As a Service Engineer, you will travel to customer sites to work on various automation solutions including material handling systems, assembly lines, robotic welding cells & more. Your primary responsibilities will be to repair, retrofit, design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions. Heavy controls background and experience with Beckhoff systems preferred.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Travel to customer sites on a moment’s notice to perform troubleshooting and repair functions. This may include long hours, nights, weekends and holiday work.
  • Complete a Field Service Report for each customer service call.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain robot controllers, electrical control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices and peripheral equipment.
  • Maintain a service tool kit and documentation to facilitate rapid customer response.
  • Provide telephone-based troubleshooting support to customers to resolve robot or related peripheral equipment operational problems on as needed basis.
  • Robot and system programming and path editing of robot and related peripheral equipment to restore, maintain or optimize system performance.
  • Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic debug, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation.
  • Install and repair industrial electronic equipment including I/O networks, data highways, variable speed drives, process control equipment, for a wide variety of automated control systems ranging from simple on-off control to robotics.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience with automated equipment build, troubleshooting & maintenance of automated/robotic cells.
  • Formal technical training in automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting on robotic cells and PLC/HMI reprogramming Master certification preferred.
  • Ability to discuss, diagnose & repair robot operational and process problems as reported by the customer.
  • Intermediate or expert proficiency in: Schematic interpretation.
  • Robotics, Electrical, Troubleshooting, PLC and HMI programming.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.

Other Details:

  • Travel up to 75% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project. Additional Travel Pay (per hour) is provided for some work assignments.
  • Ability to complete Lock Out Tag Out training while employed at JR.

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 what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ 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 jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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Full Time

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About Hitachi

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At Hitachi, our core mission is to 'contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products'. This foundational principle, established by our founder Namihei Odaira in 1910, continues to guide our endeavors as we navigate the complexities of the modern world. Our values of Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering Spirit are not just words; they are the bedrock of our corporate culture, shaping how we interact with our stakeholders, conduct our business, and innovate for the future. We believe in fostering a vibrant and enterprising company that is open to new ideas, respects the abilities of every employee, and inspires the confidence to tackle new challenges. This culture of empowerment and collaboration is crucial as we strive to deliver innovations that answer society's challenges. Our team, with its diverse talents and proven experience in global markets, is dedicated to inspiring the world.

Our commitment extends to creating a sustainable future. We are acutely aware of global challenges such as resource scarcity, energy demands, and environmental issues, and our vision is to be a leader in solving these through our Social Innovation Business. This involves combining advanced IT with operational technologies (OT) and products to create a future where people can live safer and richer lives. We are constantly pushing boundaries and seeking to co-create solutions with our customers and partners. Integrity, safety, and quality are paramount in all our operations, reaffirming our license to operate as a responsible corporate citizen. We are dedicated to open, transparent, and reliable business practices, valuing the environment and striving to build a prosperous community. At Hitachi, we are not just building products; we are building a better future, driven by a pioneering spirit and a steadfast commitment to societal progress.

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