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Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.\n\nThe Opportunity\nJoin us as a Simulation Engineer in Holland, MI or Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.\n\nLocation Type\nThis role can be located at our headquarters in Holland, MI or our facility in Lake Orion, MI.\n\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\n\nWork with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop solutions requiring simulations.\n\nWork with the Application Engineers if simulations are needed in proposals.\n\nBalance project priority and cross-business unit work.\n\nInitiate, facilitate and cultivate external relationships and partnerships.\n\nBuild processes and retain relationships to share simulation capabilities, processes and knowledge across all JR Automation companies and business units.\n\nAdhere to JR Automation and Simulation Engineering standards and processes.\n\nMaintain the quality, respectability, and professionalism that JR Automation requires.\n\nSimulation Capabilities\n\nPerform robotic reach & cycle time studies.\n\nPerform system throughput studies.\n\nWork with the design teams to validate tooling, layout, and robot selection.\n\nProvide engineering teams with robot paths, OLPs and data.\n\nProduce simulation videos and images.\n\nProfessionally present the simulation and findings to the team and customer.\n\nAdditional Opportunities\n\nDevelop simulations for virtual commissioning, including digital twins.\n\nDevelop advanced simulation tools.\n\nDevelop simulation standards, processes, models, and scripts/control.\n\nProvide high quality realistic imaging and 3D animation videos for marketing.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nMinimum 3+ years of direct experience with robotics, preferably within the industrial automation or comparable industry.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Software engineering preferred.\n\nExperience with robotic and/or discrete simulation software preferred, software such as:\n\nRobotStudio\n\nRoboGuide\n\nVisual Components\n\nEmulate3D\n\nProcess Simulate\n\nPlant Simulate\n\nIndustrial robotic automated work cell design experience.\n\nAbility to experiment while reviewing concepts, think out-of-the-box, and providing solutions.\n\nStrong logical and critical thinking. Programming experience is preferred.\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.\n\nTime management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives with varying priorities.\n\nSome travel required and willingness to commit to extended travel periods for project-based work, training, sales events, and conferences. Some international traveling could be required.\n\nDisclaimer\nJR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.\n\nCompany Overview\nAt JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nJR Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.\n\nAccommodations\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Hitachi Data Systems","rawCompany":"hitachi data systems","city":"Orion Twp","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-24T03:23:55.956Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Simulation Engineer","description":"Description\nJR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. 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Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.\n\nThe Opportunity\nJoin us as a Simulation Engineer in Holland, MI or Lake Orion, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.\n\nLocation Type\nThis role can be located at our headquarters in Holland, MI or our facility in Lake Orion, MI.\n\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\n\nWork with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop solutions requiring simulations.\n\nWork with the Application Engineers if simulations are needed in proposals.\n\nBalance project priority and cross-business unit work.\n\nInitiate, facilitate and cultivate external relationships and partnerships.\n\nBuild processes and retain relationships to share simulation capabilities, processes and knowledge across all JR Automation companies and business units.\n\nAdhere to JR Automation and Simulation Engineering standards and processes.\n\nMaintain the quality, respectability, and professionalism that JR Automation requires.\n\nSimulation Capabilities\n\nPerform robotic reach & cycle time studies.\n\nPerform system throughput studies.\n\nWork with the design teams to validate tooling, layout, and robot selection.\n\nProvide engineering teams with robot paths, OLPs and data.\n\nProduce simulation videos and images.\n\nProfessionally present the simulation and findings to the team and customer.\n\nAdditional Opportunities\n\nDevelop simulations for virtual commissioning, including digital twins.\n\nDevelop advanced simulation tools.\n\nDevelop simulation standards, processes, models, and scripts/control.\n\nProvide high quality realistic imaging and 3D animation videos for marketing.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nMinimum 3+ years of direct experience with robotics, preferably within the industrial automation or comparable industry.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Software engineering preferred.\n\nExperience with robotic and/or discrete simulation software preferred, software such as:\n\nRobotStudio\n\nRoboGuide\n\nVisual Components\n\nEmulate3D\n\nProcess Simulate\n\nPlant Simulate\n\nIndustrial robotic automated work cell design experience.\n\nAbility to experiment while reviewing concepts, think out-of-the-box, and providing solutions.\n\nStrong logical and critical thinking. Programming experience is preferred.\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.\n\nTime management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives with varying priorities.\n\nSome travel required and willingness to commit to extended travel periods for project-based work, training, sales events, and conferences. Some international traveling could be required.\n\nDisclaimer\nJR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.\n\nCompany Overview\nAt JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nJR Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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