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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 strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as an Applications Engineer II, supporting our Salt Lake City Division. The Applications Engineer II is responsible for developing competitive, customer-focused automation solutions within the custom automation equipment industry. This role translates customer requirements and pain points into technically capable, cost-effective system concepts that can be proposed, sold, and executed. The Applications Engineer II owns concept development, cost estimation, and proposal creation in response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), while supporting Account Managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibility
Develop a thorough understanding of customer specifications, requirements, and operational pain points
Interact with customers during the definition of machine requirements, concept development, and proposal presentation
Generate conceptual automation solutions for applications with no standard or prior solutions using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Visual Components
Develop cost estimates, risk assessments, cycle time analyses, and system flow diagrams to support proposals
Prepare and participate in internal and external quote reviews, presenting concepts, costs, risks, and delivery timelines
Author clear and comprehensive proposals defining scope of work, production rates, machine buy-off requirements, and customer part requirements
Support Account Managers by incorporating customer pain points and competitive advantages into proposals
Provide cross-functional technical support during the quoting and early project phases
Applying Practical Conformance to Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools
Mentor junior Applications Engineers, co-ops, and interns
Travel to customer sites and company locations as needed
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study
5 or more years of experience in automation, machinery, or related technical industries
Hands-on experience in Applications Engineering, quoting, and customer interaction
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred
Nice to have
Current or prior JR Automation experience
Experience in the automation industry
What we offer
Competitive wages
Medical benefits starting your first day
Paid parental leave
Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
Career growth and skill development opportunities
A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter