▶︎ Job Details ・Job Title: Mechanical / Automation Engineer ・Client: Japanese Manufacture ・Working Location: Hebron, OH ・Working Style: Full-Time Onsite ・Employment Type: Exempt ・Salary : $70,000- 75,000 / per year ・Benefit: Insurance and 401K Match ・Visa Support: N/A ・Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM ・Language: English ・Overtime: Minimal / generally not required ・Relocation support : Yes Looking for candidate who is outside of OH
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical / Automation Engineer to join an engineering team supporting manufacturing and automation-related projects. This opportunity is open to candidates at various early-career levels, including recent graduates and engineers with approximately 1–5 years of experience. Prior full-time professional engineering experience is not required for strong entry-level candidates. We are particularly interested in candidates who genuinely enjoy working with machinery, vehicles, robotics, automation, or other mechanical/electrical systems—not only professionally, but also through school projects, internships, personal projects, or hobbies. Candidates currently located outside the state are welcome to apply if they are willing to relocate.
▶︎ Key Responsibilities:
Support mechanical and automation-related engineering projects in a manufacturing environment
Assist with the installation, replacement, modification, and improvement of machinery and equipment
Disassemble and reassemble mechanical equipment as needed for upgrades or modifications
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues
Support equipment testing, commissioning, and process improvements
Work closely with engineers, technicians, and other team members on the manufacturing floor
Participate in hands-on engineering activities and technical problem-solving
Follow applicable safety and operational procedures
▶︎Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related STEM field
Recent graduates are welcome to apply
Candidates with approximately 1–5 years of engineering experience are also encouraged to apply
Internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or other hands-on engineering experience is a plus
Strong interest in mechanical systems, machinery, robotics, vehicles, or automation
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing / factory environment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Willingness to relocate if currently residing outside the area
▶︎What We’re Looking For Professional experience is not the only way to demonstrate your engineering ability. We welcome candidates who have developed hands-on technical skills through:
Automotive repair, modification, or restoration projects
Robotics or automation projects
Building, repairing, or modifying machines and equipment
Engineering clubs or competitions
Personal electrical or mechanical projects
Internships or university projects involving hands-on work
If you are someone who enjoys understanding how things work, taking equipment apart, troubleshooting problems, and putting improved systems back together, we encourage you to apply.
Language
English proficiency required
Japanese language skills are not required
Interview Process
HR interview
Technical interview via Microsoft Teams, including a case study / technical assessment
Final in-person interview (approximately one hour), including an opportunity to see the manufacturing environment
Ideal Start Date The company is looking to hire as soon as the right candidate is identified, ideally with a start date by the end of the year. An early next-year start may also be considered.