Automation Applications Engineer

HAHN Automation Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an Applications Engineer to design cost-effective automation solutions that meet customer needs. You will work with Sales, Engineering and other teams to analyze specifications, create concepts, and support quotations and project handoffs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering, with experience in estimating, project management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry.
• Ability to create technically feasible, economical equipment concepts from customer specifications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CRM, and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales Departments
• Evaluate technical feasibility in collaboration with specialist departments (e.g., automation, manufacturing, R&D)
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary engineering drawings
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents (provided by Sales)
• Provide technical input for cost calculation and validate material & engineering effort assumptions
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations (technical descriptions, assumptions, scope boundaries)
• Identify technical risks, constraints and optimization opportunities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure concept alignment & smooth transition into quote to cash process – stays contact person throughout the project
• Provide internal technical clarifications during commercial negotiation phase
• Travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Skills

Technical concept development

Feasibility analysis

Cost estimating

Project coordination

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an Applications Engineer to design cost-effective automation solutions that meet customer needs. You will work with Sales, Engineering and other teams to analyze specifications, create concepts, and support quotations and project handoffs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering, with experience in estimating, project management, and strong communication skills.