Location:

Remote - Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0115777

Date Posted:

2026-01-05

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.

 

We are seeking an experienced ERP Solution Architect with a strong development background to own the end-to-end architecture, technical governance, and delivery quality of our Epicor (Kinetic) Cloud ecosystem. In this role, you will design scalable solutions, lead integration patterns with internal systems, enforce engineering best practices, and partner with business stakeholders to translate strategy into robust, secure, and maintainable ERP capabilities.

 

Location Type: This is a remote position.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Own the solution architecture for Epicor Cloud (Kinetic), including core ERP, modules, extensions, and integration patterns.
• Define and maintain architecture documentation, data flows, and interface contracts.
• Drive modular, upgrade-safe designs leveraging Epicor ICE framework, BPMs, BAQs, Functions, Configurator, and REST API.
• Architect and deliver integrations with internal systems (CRM, PLM, MES, WMS, HRIS, analytics) using APIs, iPaaS, and messaging platforms.
• Ensure compliance with cloud, security, and regulatory standards (SOX, GDPR) while implementing identity and access controls.
• Provide technical leadership across the SDLC, mentoring developers and enforcing coding best practices.
• Oversee lifecycle management, DevOps pipelines, monitoring, and incident response for Epicor customizations and integrations.

 

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

 

What You’ll Bring:


Required Experience:

• 8–12+ years in ERP/enterprise application engineering, including 5+ years hands-on Epicor (Kinetic/E10) experience.
• Strong development background in C#/.NET, SQL Server/T-SQL, SSRS, REST/OData, JSON/XML, and Git.
• Proven expertise with Epicor ICE, BAQ, BPM, Functions, Configurator, DMT, and Epicor REST API.
• Experience architecting integrations using APIs, middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft), or message queues (Azure Service Bus).
• Familiarity with Azure services and Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, architectural patterns, and solution documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

 

Preferred Experience:

• Epicor Kinetic SaaS upgrade experience.
• Event-driven architecture and CQRS patterns.
• Power BI, data warehousing, or MDM experience.
• EDI workflows and iPaaS platforms.
• Test automation and performance/load testing.
• Compliance frameworks (SOX, ITGC) and audit controls.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or services industry knowledge.

 

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.