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Software Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
  • 3+ years of experience developing Ignition applications
  • Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
  • A two-year degree in combination with significantly applicable experience is also acceptable

Responsibilities

  • Develop applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software
  • Design and implement non-Ignition based software solutions for industrial automation
  • Application development in .Net, database development, and specialized test system development
  • High-end vision system development and development of internal tools

About the company

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Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
Company size10001

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Job description

Location:

Remote - Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0134246

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

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 get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Software Engineer in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This is a remote position but may require occasional travel to a JR Automation or customer facility.  The expectation is that this travel would be less than 20%.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

  • Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

  • A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

  • Career growth and skill development opportunities

  • A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

  • Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer for JR’s Digital Solutions Group, you will design and implement software for industrial automation and data systems integration.  The Digital Solutions team primarily supports the software needs for all JR Divisions as they execute projects across a wide range of industries.  

Your software engineering knowledge and experience is essential as we support our customer needs to meet Industry 4.0 demands.  On a daily basis, you will partner with some of the most talented individuals in the automation industry.  The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Primary activity will be to develop applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software.  These applications range from basic HMI’s to backend-heavy data handling applications, up to and including full MES solutions.

  • Depending on skillset, additional work may include:

    • Design and implement non-Ignition based software solutions for industrial automation, data systems integration, IIOT, and automated test system projects. 

    • Application development in .Net, special interface/driver development in various languages, embedded system development, database development, and highly specialized test system development. 

    • High-end vision system development

    • Development of internal tools (e.g., specialized CASE tools used by our robot and PLC programmers).

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

What You’ll Bring:

  • Four-year degree in Computer Science or similar discipline along with a demonstrated focus/interest in software engineering.  A two-year degree in combination with significantly applicable experience is also acceptable.

  • 3+ years of experience developing Ignition applications is required.

  • Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally.

Other Desirable Skills:

  • .NET programming – Desktop apps, web apps, database interfaces

  • Database design and SQL programming – SQL Server, etc.

  • Machine Learning and other AI – ML, Custom AI programming, etc.

  • Machine Vision – Halcon, Cognex VisionPro, Keyence, Matrox MIL, NI, etc.

  • Lab/Test Automation – National Instruments LabView, low-level and embedded programming

  • HMI/SCADA programming – FTView ME/SE, WinCC, Aveva, etc.

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+ across 27 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.

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