Applications Engineer - Holland, MI (Hybrid)

Description

* Multiple positions available

NOTE: As a "Hybrid Remote" position, the role requires a portion of the responsibilities to be performed onsite, and would require relocation or travel for non-local candidates.

As a Mechanical Applications/Quoting Engineer, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry.  Together you will develop an accurate budget and project quote outlining key concept points, sequence of operations and mechanical descriptions to ultimately create custom integrated systems for our customers.  The innovative solutions we design offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities. 

What You’ll Do:

• Interact with customers throughout requirements definition, concept generation, cost development, and presentation of the proposal
• Develop a comprehensive quote package that addresses all customer requirements
• Collaborate with the functional sales and management teams to ensure technical alignment
• Present concepts to customers highlighting competitive advantages
• Manage the internal proposal design process

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

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related industry experience. Mechanical or Mechatronics engineer would be ideal in this role
• 1+ years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry).
• Experience in quoting, sales, and/or customer interaction

Skills You'll Have: 

• Familiarity with Electrical & Pneumatic controls design 
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical design drawings 
• Utilize extensive industrial knowledge and effectively working with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems 
• Ability to identify and quantify cost factors, such as time, materials, expenses, tooling, etc. 
• Exposure to Salesforce.com

Other Details:

• Travel to customer sites & other JR locations up to 20%

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, our talented teams leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to provide our global customers with world-class automation equipment.  We transform processes & optimize operations with the solutions we design, build, program & deploy for nearly every industry.  Our people are the heart of our operations, and we believe unique skills and capabilities enable us to grow, collaborate and evolve.   

Join our team of 2,200+ at one of the 27 facilities around the globe.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits, apprenticeship programs, tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to develop your skills.      

Come Think. Solve. Create. With Us!