Careers

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Design, implement, and document control systems for various types of automated equipment.
• Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or JR Automation build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.

Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, PLC programming, etc.

We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Machine Builders, Electricians, and Business Unit Managers.

Who you’ll report to:

Controls Engineer Manager

What to know coming in:

• 5 years related experience/training or Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College/University in related engineering field.
• Willing to travel an average of 25%; domestic and international travel.
• If you have knowledge of PLC, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and/or Vision Systems you may be considered over others for hire.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where your creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Controls Engineer
• Project Manager
• Cost & Concept Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Software Engineer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Machine Build teams are made of talented builders who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• 80% of your time will be spent assisting the Lead Builder while learning new programs/processes.
• 20% of your time will be split between consulting with Builders, Plumbers, Electricians, and other team members.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• To effectively operate Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Surface Grinder, and Sanders.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Electricians, and Customers.

Who you’ll report to:

Machine Builder Manager

What to know coming in:

• High School or vocational shop class.
• Desire to learn the building process, including assembly, debug, installation, and customer service.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Modern facilities that are clean and air conditioned.
• Up to date tools and equipment with cutting edge technology.
• Creative and innovative work environment with a chance to be challenged and learn from others.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Builder
• Machine Build Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Machine Build teams are made of talented builders who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• 80% of your time will be spent assisting the Lead Builder while learning new programs/processes.
• 20% of your time will be split between consulting with Builders, Plumbers, Electricians, and other team members.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• To effectively operate Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Surface Grinder, and Sanders.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Electricians, and Customers.

Who you’ll report to:

Machine Builder Manager

What to know coming in:

• High School or vocational shop class.
• Desire to learn the building process, including assembly, debug, installation, and customer service.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Modern facilities that are clean and air conditioned.
• Up to date tools and equipment with cutting edge technology.
• Creative and innovative work environment with a chance to be challenged and learn from others.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Builder
• Machine Build Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Controls Technician team builds the most interesting and exciting equipment on the market today. Teams are made of talented technicians who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Wire/Plumb according to approved design and customer specifications.
• Communicate with and assist the Lead Controls Technician/Controls Technician Manager/Project Manager throughout the build process to ensure execution of ISO/Quality standards and of programs as they relate to cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Machine Builders.

Who you’ll report to:

Controls Technician Manager

What to know coming in:

• At least 4 years of experience in the Controls Technician field or Certified State of Michigan Journeyman’s License.
• Understanding of and ability to work with schematics.
• Electrical theory and terminology.
• Proven ability to trouble shoot wiring, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits, wire according to the NEC, and install piping and hoses.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.
• Know how to wire and troubleshoot electronic devices such as PLC’s, VFD’s, photo electric eyes, and proximity switches? If you do, that’s great! If not, our team is willing to teach the right candidate.

Your environment:​

• Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where you will help creations come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Controls Technician
• Project Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Cost and Concept Development Engineering team works on projects starting with a concept and project labor and material quotes that create solutions for our customer’s automation challenges. Teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• 80% of your time will be spent developing concepts and projecting labor and material quotes that describe key points of the concept such as, sequence of operation, mechanical description, concept drawings, etc.
• 20% of your time will be split between design reviews, customer meetings, and consulting with your project team.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Sales Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, Machine Builders, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Concept and Cost Engineering Manager

What to know coming in:

• At least 2 years related experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD or Pro-Engineering.
• Experience with conceptualizations, bills of material, sheet metal, fixtures, and machine design.
• Proven ability to conceptualize team fixtures, machines, or systems to fit a customer’s specific needs.
• History of establishing budgets and assisting in determining sale prices of equipment.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
• Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Concept and Cost Engineer
• Project Manager
• Sales Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Design, implement, and document control systems for various types of automated equipment.
• Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or JR Automation build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, PLC programming, etc.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Machine Builders, Electricians, and Business Unit Managers.

Who you’ll report to:

Controls Engineer Manager

What to know coming in:

• 5 years related experience/training or Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College/University in related engineering field.
• Willing to travel an average of 25%; domestic and international travel.
• If you have knowledge of PLC, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and/or Vision Systems you may be considered over others for hire.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where your creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Controls Engineer
• Project Manager
• Cost & Concept Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Software Engineer

Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls

Thriving on innovation while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls team builds the most interesting and exciting equipment on the market today. Teams are made of talented technicians who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

Plumb according to approved design and customer specifications.
Communicate with and assist the Lead Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls Technician/Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls Manager/Project Manager throughout the build process to ensure execution of ISO/Quality standards and of programs as they relate to cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.

Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.

We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Managers, Electricians, and Machine Builders.

Who you’ll report to:

Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls Manager

What to know coming in:

At least 4 years of experience in a related pipefitting/plumbing field.
Understanding of and ability to work with schematics/blueprints.
Proven ability to trouble shoot fluid power systems, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits, and install piping and hoses.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

Clean, well-lit, air-conditioned work areas.
Plumbing department stocked with materials needed to perform work.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where you will help creations come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Lead Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls Technician
Fluid/Pneumatic Power Controls Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Machinist teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Set up and operate machine tools such as mills, lathes, grinders and drill press.
• Read blueprints and machines metallic and nonmetallic parts to specified tolerances.
• Regulate and calculate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, depth and angle of cut.
• Retrieve, edit, and program computerized machine control media.
• Organize and maintain area or responsibility.

What you’ll learn:

• Program for custom, short-run, specialty parts.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Machining Manager

What to Know Coming In:

• High school graduate or equivalent, college preferred
• 2 years of prior industrial experience or 2 years vocational school preferred.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Recently remodeled office areas and meeting rooms.
• Clean, well-lit, air-conditioned work areas.
• Lean 5s enrichment.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Machine Builder
• Mechanical Engineer

Concept and Cost Developer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Concept and Cost Development Engineering team works on projects starting with a concept and project labor and material quotes that create solutions for our customer’s automation challenges. Teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

80% of your time will be spent developing concepts and projecting labor and material quotes that describe key points of the concept such as, sequence of operation, mechanical description, concept drawings, etc.
20% of your time will be split between design reviews, customer meetings, and consulting with your project team.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.

Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.

We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Sales Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, Machine Builders, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Concept and Cost Engineering Manager

What to know coming in:

At least 2 years related experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD or Pro-Engineering.
Experience with conceptualizations, bills of material, sheet metal, fixtures, and machine design.
Proven ability to conceptualize team fixtures, machines, or systems to fit a customer’s specific needs.
History of establishing budgets and assisting in determining sale prices of equipment.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Lead Concept and Cost Engineer
Project Manager
Sales Engineer
Mechanical Engineer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our CNC Machinist teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Retrieve, edit, and program computerized machine control media.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill press.
• Read blueprints and machine metallic and non-metallic parts to specified tolerances.
• Regulate and calculate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, and depth and angle of cut.

What you’ll learn:

• Work with 5-6 axis CNC equipment.
• Program for custom, short-run, specialty parts.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

CNC Machinist Manager

What to Know Coming In:

• 3-5 years CNC mills, CAM software, and FeatureCam experience preferred.
• Fanuc, Hurco, Mazak, or Siemens control experience.
• History of programming CNC machinery.
• Proven ability to control fit, form, and function.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.
• Very competitive shift premium.
• Standard 2nd shift hours are 7:00pm-3:30am with flexible OT hours as needed.

Your environment:

• Recently remodeled office areas and meeting rooms.
• Clean, well-lit, air-conditioned work areas.
• Lean 5S enrichment.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• CNC Machinist Manager
• Machine Builder
• Mechanical Engineer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 1100+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Located in West Michigan, or the Greater Greenville, South Carolina area, our Field Service – Robotics/Automation Engineers work with JR Customer Service, a division of JR Automation and a valued partner, providing robotic controls integration, robotic parts, 24/7 emergency service, preventative maintenance, and training for a broad range of industries. Our team members collaborate, communicate, find solutions, and work with customers to ensure they continue production and limit down time.

The successful candidate who enjoys schedule flexibility, deals well with the unknown, works independently, thrives on tight deadlines, and can travel will enable JR Automation to continue to grow and thrive.

The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Ensure production continues and limit down time at our customer sites.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation equipment including FANUC, ABB, Kuka, Motoman (Yaskawa) and other robotic controllers, mechanical units, transfer devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Local travel up to 80%, with remote travel up to 2 weeks at a time, 50% of the time to provide our domestic customers with superior service; international travel may also be required. 

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• We invest in our Field Service Engineers with training and certifications.  As a certified service integrator, Our Master Certified Engineers are certified with FANUC robots.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, and Electricians.

Who you’ll report to:

JR Customer Service Manager

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related service experience in machine maintenance which includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software, as well as performing preventative maintenance and repair, preferably in a robotics/automation environment
• 3+ years of experience with PLC/HMI programming
• Ability to travel locally up to 80%, with remote travel up to 2 weeks at a time, up to 50% of the time

The ideal candidate will have:

• Training in Fanuc, ABB, Kuka or Motoman (Yaskawa) is highly desired
• Fanuc Master Certified or Fanuc Certified is also a plus
• Welding, Vision, Palletizing, Dual Channel Safety (DCS), HandlingTool, ArcTool, SpotTool, DespenseTool experience are all highly desired qualifications for this position.

What to know coming in:

• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
• Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Controls Engineer
• Lead Controls Engineer
• Service Team Leader

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Machining teams are made of talented machinists who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Distribute raw material or parts.
• Prepare surfaces for paint.
• Read basic blueprints and bill of materials.
• Organize and maintain the saw, weld and deburr areas.
• Receive material or stock; identify and refer material issues to the Machining Manager.
• Safely operate a band saw, circular saw, and cutoff saw.
• Convert decimals to fractional dimensions.
• Identify different types of steel.
• Pin stamp and deburr parts.

What you’ll learn:

We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, and Electricians.

Who you’ll report to:

Machining Manager

What to Know Coming In:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years prior industrial experience or 2 years vocational school preferred.
• Entry-level machine shop skills or desire to learn.
• Have a desire to become a skilled trade worker.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Clean, well-lit, air-conditioned work areas.
• Lean 5s enrichment.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Machinist

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Electrical team builds the most interesting and exciting equipment on the market today. Teams are made of talented technicians who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

Wire according to approved design and customer specifications.
Communicate with and assist the Electricians, Lead Electricians, and Project Managers throughout the build process to ensure execution of ISO/Quality standards and of programs as they relate to cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Machine Builders.

Who you’ll report to:

Electrician Manager

What to know coming in:

At least 4 years of experience in the Electrical field. Certified State of Michigan Journeyman’s License preferred.
Understanding of and ability to work with schematics.
Electrical theory and terminology.
Proven ability to trouble shoot wiring circuits, and wire according to the NEC.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.
Know how to wire and troubleshoot electronic devices such as PLC’s, VFD’s, photo electric eyes, and proximity switches? If you do, that’s great! If not, our team is willing to teach the right candidate.

Your environment:​

Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where you will help creations come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Lead Controls Technician
Project Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Electrical team builds the most interesting and exciting equipment on the market today. Teams are made of talented technicians who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

Wire according to approved design and customer specifications.
Communicate with and assist the Electricians, Lead Electricians, and Project Managers throughout the build process to ensure execution of ISO/Quality standards and of programs as they relate to cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Machine Builders.

Who you’ll report to:

Lead Electrician/ Controls Technician

What to know coming in:

At least be a high school graduate.  Preferably experience in the field or in a vocational shop class.
Understanding of and ability to learn and to work with schematics.
Some basic electrical theory and terminology knowledge.
Proven ability to trouble shoot wiring circuits, and wire according to the NEC.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.
Learn to effectively wire and troubleshoot electronic devices such as PLC’s, VFD’s, photo electric eyes, and proximity switches.

Your environment:​

Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where you will help creations come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Electrician/Controls Technician
 

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Machine Build teams are made of talented builders who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

80% of your time will be spent assisting the Lead Builder while learning new programs/processes.
20% of your time will be split between consulting with Builders, Plumbers, Electricians, and other team members.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
To effectively operate Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Surface Grinder, and Sanders.
We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Electricians, and Customers.

Who you’ll report to:

Machine Builder Manager

What to know coming in:

High School or vocational shop class.
Desire to learn the building process, including assembly, debug, installation, and customer service.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

Modern facilities that are clean and air conditioned.
Up to date tools and equipment with cutting edge technology.
Creative and innovative work environment with a chance to be challenged and learn from others.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Lead Builder
Machine Build Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Electrical team builds the most interesting and exciting equipment on the market today. Teams are made of talented technicians who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

Wire according to approved design and customer specifications.
Communicate with and assist the Electricians, Lead Electricians, and Project Managers throughout the build process to ensure execution of ISO/Quality standards and of programs as they relate to cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Machine Builders.

Who you’ll report to:

Electrician Manager

What to know coming in:

At least 4 years of experience in the Electrical field. Certified State of Michigan Journeyman’s License preferred.
Understanding of and ability to work with schematics.
Electrical theory and terminology.
Proven ability to trouble shoot wiring circuits, and wire according to the NEC.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.
Know how to wire and troubleshoot electronic devices such as PLC’s, VFD’s, photo electric eyes, and proximity switches? If you do, that’s great! If not, our team is willing to teach the right candidate.

Your environment:​

Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where you will help creations come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Lead Controls Technician
Project Manager

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Design, implement, and document control systems for various types of automated equipment.
• Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or JR Automation build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, PLC programming, etc.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Machine Builders, Electricians, and Business Unit Managers.

Who you’ll report to:

Controls Engineer Manager

What to know coming in:

• 5 years related experience/training or Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College/University in related engineering field.
• Willing to travel an average of 25%; domestic and international travel.
• If you have knowledge of PLC, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and/or Vision Systems you may be considered over others for hire.
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where your creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Lead Controls Engineer
• Project Manager
• Cost & Concept Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Software Engineer

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more. 

Our Machine Build and Shipping/Receiving teams enjoy thinking outside the box with customers to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. At JR, we value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?
•    Prepare and repair surfaces on manufactured or purchased products.
•    Prioritize work to ensure time tables are met.
•    Schedule all order pick-up and deliveries.
•    Communicate schedule conflicts to the direct supervisor.
•    Verify that the product count received in the warehouse matches product count ordered on Purchase Orders and/or Work Orders.
•    Enter packing list paperwork information.
•    Validate and document shipment, receipt, and invoices for all product shipped and received.
•    Demonstrate strong working relationships with internal and external customers including coworkers, management, carriers, supply chain and vendors.
•    Deliver timely communications on exceptions or unforeseen changes in shipping
•    Communicate proactively with internal customers by providing accurate and timely information on shipping status of all orders.
•    Represent a critical on-site presence to internal customers and maintains a proper professional approach in all types of interactions.

What you’ll learn:
•    We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR. 

Who you’ll work with:
•    Machine Builders, Shipping/Receiving, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Electricians.

Who you’ll report to:
•    Machine Build Manager

What to Know Coming In:
•    Minimum education: High school graduate or equivalent.
•    Minimum Training: 2 years prior spray painting experience preferred. 
•    Ability to spray paint, enamel, lacquer, and other industrial coatings using a single stage prime and paint process.
•    Strong communication and time management skills with ability to interact professionally with customers and other employees. 
•    Highly organized and motivated. 

Your environment:
•    Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms. 
•    Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations come to life.
•    An employee culture that welcomes you like family

Thriving on innovation while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 950+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our teams are made of skilled individuals who enjoy thinking outside the box to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Review and interpret customer prints, drawings and parts.
• Develop design drawings using CAD software.
• Create Concepts, System Layouts, Machines and/or Station level models as directed by the Cost & Concept Lead.
• Create solid models and dwg files from sketches.
• Troubleshoot parts requirements and specifications as directed by the Cost and Concept lead.
• Work with supply chain to secure peripheral equipment quotes as requested by the Cost and Concept lead.

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• Solidworks, PTC Creo/Pro-Engineer, NX, and other CAD software.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

• Cost and Concept Developers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Customers, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

• Cost and Concept Lead

What to know coming in:

• Certificate or degree in drafting or related field or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in ETO environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software, Solidworks or CREO preferred.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, principles, and machines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills within a cross functional team
• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, causing an average of 48-53 work hours per week.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
• Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving to sit with your changing project teams.
• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family

Thriving on innovation while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 800+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Our Managers and Supervisors enjoy thinking outside the box with teams and customers to solve practical problems with no standard solution. The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

General

Provide JR Mach/Fab Group with actionable capacity planning intelligence
Deliver weekly updates to Mach/Fab SCM Team regarding active projects that may produce higher than normal volumes of unplanned work
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all relationships.
Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.

Fabrication & Manufacturing

Conduct/participate manufacturing reviews of detail and fabrication designs before they are formally released from the Project Manager
Review needs that are requested from machine Build Teams and Project Managers for feasibility from a manufacturability and timing stand point
Determine/agree on commit dates to assure handshake and delivery dates are aligned with Project Manager and Build Team needs
Work alongside the quoting team on upcoming projects to project accurate machining and fabrication cost and feasibility
Work with design team to facilitate manufacturing processes relating to 'design for manufacturing'
Fixed potential issues in the design phase. Address factors that may affect the manufacturability such as the type of raw material, dimensional tolerances, and secondary processing such as finishing
Collaborate closely with JRA Mach/Fab SCM Team to ensure parts are delivered at the right time for the right cost
Responsible to meet/beat budget developed for F&M costs per project
Own the final results of the manufacturing process and provide the necessary planning and guidance to the Mach/Fab SCM and BU Teams required to achieve results

Shop Supervision

Oversee direct labor for a 2-shift machine shop
Optimize the internal & external supply chain to meet customer demand with a 98%+ OTD rate
Develop capacity and planning processes in conjunction with F&M Department Manager to develop and implement policies to maximize use of internal assets
Draw on deep technical background to advise on best manufacturing methods and processes
Embrace and propagate Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement processes and knowledge
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
Report weekly, monthly and other appropriate metrics as required to assure performance
Ensure Safety, OSHA, ISO and quality standards are met or exceeded

What you’ll learn

Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.

Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.

We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all other levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Vendors, and Suppliers

Who you’ll report to

Machining and Fabrication Department Manager

What to know coming in

Minimum Education: High School, or AB or AS graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: 5 to 7 years in a business environment preferred; machine shop environment.
Minimum Training: Proficient in MS Office.
Evidence of strong Leadership, coaching, mentoring skills.
Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Working knowledge and experience supervising the use of CNC and manual mills, lathes, drills, blue prints, metrology methods and setup procedures. Preferably hands on experience in each area is highly desirable.
Strong record in safety, preferred OSHA certification.
Must be able to multitask in an environment where priorities are fluid.
Task-driven and does not require oversight, but enjoys collaboration.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs.

Your environment

State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor where projects you manage will come to life.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Thriving on innovation, while building on the solid foundations of experience, JR Automation Technologies, LLC has grown 475 percent since 2009. With 1100+ employees spread across 3 geographical locations, we are looking ahead towards continued success and expansion while servicing multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more.

Located in West Michigan, or the Greater Greenville, South Carolina area, our Field Service – Robotics/Automation Engineers work with JR Customer Service, a division of JR Automation and a valued partner, providing robotic controls integration, robotic parts, 24/7 emergency service, preventative maintenance, and training for a broad range of industries. Our team members collaborate, communicate, find solutions, and work with customers to ensure they continue production and limit down time.

The successful candidate who enjoys schedule flexibility, deals well with the unknown, works independently, thrives on tight deadlines, and can travel will enable JR Automation to continue to grow and thrive.

The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking, and a general love for learning. Sound good? Come think, solve, and create with us!

What will your typical week consist of?

• Ensure production continues and limit down time at our customer sites.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation equipment including FANUC, ABB, Kuka, Motoman (Yaskawa) and other robotic controllers, mechanical units, transfer devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Local travel up to 80%, with remote travel up to 2 weeks at a time, 50% of the time to provide our domestic customers with superior service; international travel may also be required. 

What you’ll learn:

• Latest technological advancements in automation and related industries.
• Robotics, laser technologies, tracking, testing, vision, high speed assembly, and much more.
• We invest in our Field Service Engineers with training and certifications.  As a certified service integrator, Our Master Certified Engineers are certified with FANUC robots.
• We offer different programs and training such as tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs to help you embark on new opportunities at JR.

Who you’ll work with:

Customers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, and Electricians.

Who you’ll report to:

JR Customer Service Manager

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related service experience in machine maintenance which includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software, as well as performing preventative maintenance and repair, preferably in a robotics/automation environment
• 3+ years of experience with PLC/HMI programming
• Ability to travel locally up to 80%, with remote travel up to 2 weeks at a time, up to 50% of the time

The ideal candidate will have:

• Training in Fanuc, ABB, Kuka or Motoman (Yaskawa) is highly desired
• Fanuc Master Certified or Fanuc Certified is also a plus
• Welding, Vision, Palletizing, Dual Channel Safety (DCS), HandlingTool, ArcTool, SpotTool, DespenseTool experience are all highly desired qualifications for this position.

What to know coming in:

• We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

• State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
• Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
• Recently remodeled engineering areas and meeting rooms.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor where creations will come to life.
• An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

• Controls Engineer
• Lead Controls Engineer
• Service Team Leader

JR Automation, LLC a strong, high-growth company, has an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as a Business Unit (BU) Finance Controller at our Liberty, South Carolina site. The successful candidate will play a key role, be looked to by top management as the accounting/finance expert and will be the internal business consultant for the Business Unit (BU) Managers in South Carolina. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced hands-on Financial Controller who will focus and accountable for a broad range of activities, including improving the BU performance (both financial and operationally) and connecting the BU performance to the overall gross profit & EBITDA performance of JR Automation.  This includes supporting the quoting, orders, costs, gross profit, EBITDA, safety, quality, delivery and working capital efforts of the BU through financial and operational metrics and analysis.

The BU Finance Controller will be an experienced, self-starter, highly driven, results-oriented, hands-on Financial Controller who is accountable for the day-to-day financial operations of the business unit, including, but not limited to the following:

Reporting and analysis of financial results related to the BU.

Engaging with the Accounting Team during the monthly close process, and assisting with the related entries and reconciliations and the continuous improvement of those tasks and activities, in partnership with the Accounting Team.

Preparation of monthly financial forecasts for the BU.

Preparation of the BU annual operating plan (AOP) and related processes, which includes collaboration with the BU Managers and support of the VP of FP&A in the strategic planning process.

Working capital management through engagement with the BU Managers during the quote process to assist with credit terms negotiations.

Driving financial process enhancements which includes the implementation of Lean Accounting methodologies, financial continuous improvement activities and participation in BU continuous improvement events and a link of those activities to the financial results of the BU.

Provide support to the Accounting Manager regarding the WIP and Capacity reviews for each job within your respective BU, which drives monthly revenue recognition (% of completion method).

Provide support to the VP of Finance & Accounting for the continuous improvement of JR Automation IT systems and related management reporting for the BU. This includes engaging in Great Plains, Baan, Operations Manager, and Excel systems and management reporting enhancements.

Responsible for assisting with contract administration, including interpretation of contract provisions that may impact program management and achievement of project financial targets.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

10+ years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience

5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

Must have a solid understanding of contract administration and interpretation

Demonstrated ability to link and analyze operational metrics to financial performance

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of an Engineer-to-Order environment

Project Management is highly desired

Contract administration and interpretation

CPA, CMA, or an MBA is a plus