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Electrical Assistant

Hitachi Rail
Holland, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0138230

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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 theworld'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 an Electrical Assistant in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a full-time hourly position based onsite in Holland, MI

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

The Electrical Assistant supports the assembly and build of automated equipment by following approved designs, customer specifications, and quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The position assists with troubleshooting electrical wiring and circuits, reading schematics, and ensuring all build-related issues, changes, and progress updates are properly documented and communicated to the project team. Working independently or as part of a team, the successful candidate helps deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations for quality and performance. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to perform physical tasks, basic computer skills, and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Assist with the assembly of the equipment according to approved design and customer specifications.

  • Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.

  • Carry out assigned tasks with minimum direct supervision.

  • Assist with the execution of ISO/Quality Standards.

  • Communicate with the project team on open issues and progress during the build process.

  • Assist with the successful execution of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing and customer satisfaction.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.

  • Learn to, effectively and safely:

    • Troubleshoot wiring and circuits

    • Wire according to NEC

    • Read and understand schematics

Note : This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.

  • Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.

  • Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.

  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required.

  • Travel at least 20% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.

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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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