Mechanical Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Location:

Liberty, South Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0133772

Date Posted:

2026-06-19

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Location Type: The position is onsite at our Greenville and Liberty, South Carolina facilities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.