Software Engineer

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 [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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 [... source excerpt omitted ...] st 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 ap