Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Develops deep knowledge and skills in a specific practice area
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features
• Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
• May review the technical output of team members
• Influences team and department decisions
• Disciplined lead and contributor to facilitate successful projects
• Possesses above average oral and written communication skills
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Works under minimum supervision
• Exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously
• Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements
• Recognizes engineering and automation/amusement technology-related design and workflow improvements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline, or an associate’s degree (2-year) with experience from accredited program (ABET/EAC)
• 5+ years’ work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experienced with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD)
• FE Exam, or EIT desirable
• Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures
• Has sufficient knowledge to supervise others
• Breadth and depth of experience to enterprise engineering problems
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish tasks
• Able to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience, including review and critique of others' work
• Able to lead discipline specific teams and influence project direction and progress
• Viewed as a technical expert in the department
• May serve as a mentor/coach for developing engineers
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Travel required up to 25% including overnight and international

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

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