Senior Applications Engineer — Automation Solutions

HAHN Group GmbH; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

The HAHN Automation Group US, based in Hebron, KY, seeks an experienced engineer to translate customer requirements into technically feasible concepts, layouts, and preliminary drawings, supporting sales through the quotation process.

You will collaborate with automation, manufacturing and R&D, assess risks, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and a smooth transition to quote-to-cash. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field or equivalent education/experience
• 5+ years of experience in applications or mechanical engineering
• 3 years of 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 identify risks (technical, budget, schedule) during quoted projects
• Ability to obtain/process information to estimate labor and material costs
• Understanding of customers’ products and manufacturing processes
• Ability to communicate equipment benefits to customers
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service mindset
• Disciplined, goal-oriented with creativity for new ideas
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and 2D/3D design software
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales
• Evaluate technical feasibility with automation, manufacturing, R&D
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary drawings
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents from Sales
• Provide technical input for cost calculation and validate labor/material costs
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations (descriptions, assumptions, scope)
• Identify technical risks, constraints and optimization opportunities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for concept alignment and quote-to-cash transition
• Be the contact person throughout the project
• Provide internal technical clarifications during negotiations
• Travel required, domestic and international, including overnight stays

Job description

The HAHN Automation Group US, based in Hebron, KY, seeks an experienced engineer to translate customer requirements into technically feasible concepts, layouts, and preliminary drawings, supporting sales through the quotation process.

You will collaborate with automation, manufacturing and R&D, assess risks, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and a smooth transition to quote-to-cash. Domestic and international travel is expected.