Mechanical Applications Engineer (Automation)

Description

Jr Automation/Setpoint is seeking an Applications Engineer II (Automation Industry) to support our sales and quoting efforts at our Ogden, Utah location.  This is a role for a creative engineer that likes customer interaction and solving problems.  This person will lead quoting projects of 2 to 4 weeks duration.

What You’ll Do:

• Generate conceptual solutions for problems that have no previous or standard solution
• 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 and leverages JR Automation/Setpoint’s capabilities
• 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
• Interface with Salesforce.com
• Up to 25% travel to customers

Note:  This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive.  It is, however, 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
• 5 + years of industry experience leading successful projects (preferably in the automation industry)
• Experience in quoting, sales, and/or customer interaction

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!