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:

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 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

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

Administrative Assistant

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.

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?

• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain scheduling and event calendars as well as coordinate events.
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.

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:

Customers, Vendors, Business Unit Managers, and all departments including Accounting, Purchasing, Quoting, Engineering, etc.

Who you’ll report to:

• Executive Assistant

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a professional working environment
• Experience providing administrative support to multiple parties simultaneously
• Associates degree or advanced education; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven ability to communicate openly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (formulas, pivot tables), Outlook (calendar scheduling) and Concur (creating and managing travel arrangements); Microsoft certification a plus
• A strong focus on detail and accuracy of work with the ability to take on full ownership of assigned work
• Strong interpersonal and project/time management skills
• The position requires continuous use of a computer and occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Duties include packing, re-stocking and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. 
• History of excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility that allows you to easily handle multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while having strong attention to detail.

Your environment:

• State-of-the-art ergonomic workstations, equipped with the ability to raise or lower your workstation to accommodate standing and sitting.
• 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.

Our Lead Project Managers 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?

• Implement improved Company project management techniques and industry practices.
• Maintain and continuously improve, a standard project management process supported by tools and measures.
• Develop and manage an enterprise project, program and portfolio management process linked to corporate strategies.
• Organize multi-level PM training, including training on process and tools.
• Mentor and coach project managers and subordinates, especially in in requirements definition, compliance, planning, costing, and risk management.
• Perform project audits to ensure adherence to the PM process.
• Assist in the recovery of struggling projects and raise critical project-related issues with management and assist in their resolution.
• Develop and maintain a PM knowledge management process / system.
• For key projects, create a reporting mechanism to provide schedule and budget status to management.
• Facilitate key project / program / portfolio reviews by management.
• Directly manage “critical” projects as determined by management.
• Identify and implement potential improvements needed to support project, program and portfolio efforts.

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, Project Managers, Business Unit Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Business Unit Manager

What to know coming in:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred. Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) required.
• 7 years managing complex projects; 5 years in a PMO.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to act independently.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities: 
• Can lead at team of experienced and less experienced Project Managers effectively.  Sets the example through interactions with leadership, customers, vendors, and colleagues. 

Business Acumen:

Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability
Ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage
Manage against a budget, educate team on important developments within the organization, and discuss relevant industry developments with team.

Entrepreneurial Drive for Results:

The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment.
Must have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given.

Strong Conceptualizations:

• Ability to see how the elements of an abstract whole fit together and to identify problems that need to be addressed before others does. 
• Must have a proven ability to manage cross-functional responsibilities and their required deliverables

Influencing & Communication Skills:

Comfortable communicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout the company.

Technical / Functional Understanding:

• Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others
• Demonstrate a breadth of technical/functional knowledge outside of core specialty.
• Provide others with opportunities for technical growth
• Develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results
• Hold people accountable for technical excellence.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Great listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly
• Proven ability to achieve desired results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) required.
• 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.

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. 

Logistic Coordinator

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 Logistics team enjoys 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?

Schedule all order pick-up and deliveries related to LTL freight and small parcel packages (i.e. FedEx/UPS).
Adhere to all client shipping guidelines and standards including routing and packaging instructions.
Coordinate with other functional areas and logistics team members to implement best practices, with the end goal of driving improved continuous material flow.
Perform paperwork validation on all incoming shipments to ensure PO, job, and item detail is accurate and complete.
Enter packing list paperwork information into Ops Manager.
Engage build team and engineers in Quality Control review on all incoming shipments.
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, as well as shipment status, tracking information, insurance, and claim detail, etc.
Represent a critical on-site presence to internal customers and maintains a proper professional approach in all types of interactions.

Ensure purchasing, receiving, and accounting related documentation is routed correctly and filed accurately and neatly. 

Process problem invoices through the enlighten platform.
Initiate PRS process for all JR returns, including logging and tracking root cause reason codes.
Track and manage fleet car sign-out at each respective BU location.

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:

Accounting, Purchasing, Customers, all levels of management, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Supply Chain Manager

What to know coming in:

3-5 years in a business environment; logistics, materials management, or supply chain experience preferred.
Proficient in MS Office, strong organizational and time management skills. 
Work independently with minimal supervision. 
Exceptional work ethic and motivation to serve the customer, both internal and external.
Must be able to lift 50lbs on a daily basis and must be capable of operating a hi-lo.
Proven ability to ensure documentation is routed correctly and filed accurately.
History of assisting with organizing and maintain the shipping/receiving areas and monitoring stock inventory.
Must be able to operate overhead crane and hi-lo equipment as well as potentially lift up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
Must be able to effectively load and unload all types of machinery and equipment from all types of trucks and trailers used by JR, customers, and suppliers.
We are an aggressively growing team who works hard to meet our customer’s needs.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program that reflects JR’s high regard for our employees and their work.

Your environment:

Workstations to accommodate standing and sitting.
Mobile storage units to allow for easy moving in order to sit with your changing project teams.
Recently remodeled work areas and meeting rooms.
Close proximity to the machine build floor and shipping/receiving areas.
An employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Where you could be in 5 years:

Logistics Manager
Buyer

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.

Our Lead Project Managers 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?

• Implement improved Company project management techniques and industry practices.
• Maintain and continuously improve, a standard project management process supported by tools and measures.
• Develop and manage an enterprise project, program and portfolio management process linked to corporate strategies.
• Organize multi-level PM training, including training on process and tools.
• Mentor and coach project managers and subordinates, especially in in requirements definition, compliance, planning, costing, and risk management.
• Perform project audits to ensure adherence to the PM process.
• Assist in the recovery of struggling projects and raise critical project-related issues with management and assist in their resolution.
• Develop and maintain a PM knowledge management process / system.
• For key projects, create a reporting mechanism to provide schedule and budget status to management.
• Facilitate key project / program / portfolio reviews by management.
• Directly manage “critical” projects as determined by management.
• Identify and implement potential improvements needed to support project, program and portfolio efforts.

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, Project Managers, Business Unit Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, all levels of management, Machine Builders, Electricians, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Who you’ll report to:

Business Unit Manager

What to know coming in:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred. Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) required.
• 7 years managing complex projects; 5 years in a PMO.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to act independently.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities: 
• Can lead at team of experienced and less experienced Project Managers effectively.  Sets the example through interactions with leadership, customers, vendors, and colleagues. 

Business Acumen:

Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability
Ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage
Manage against a budget, educate team on important developments within the organization, and discuss relevant industry developments with team.

Entrepreneurial Drive for Results:

The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment.
Must have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given.

Strong Conceptualizations:

• Ability to see how the elements of an abstract whole fit together and to identify problems that need to be addressed before others does. 
• Must have a proven ability to manage cross-functional responsibilities and their required deliverables

Influencing & Communication Skills:

Comfortable communicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout the company.

Technical / Functional Understanding:

• Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others
• Demonstrate a breadth of technical/functional knowledge outside of core specialty.
• Provide others with opportunities for technical growth
• Develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results
• Hold people accountable for technical excellence.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Great listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly
• Proven ability to achieve desired results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) required.
• 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.

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.