Senior Applications Engineer — Automation Solutions

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks an Applications Engineer III to design and quote automation solutions for Nashville customers. You will translate client requirements into technically capable concepts, develop cost estimates, and support proposals with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components), risk assessments, cycle time analyses, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, machinery, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience in applications engineering, quoting, and customer interaction.
• CAD software proficiency: SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA or Visual Components.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in JR Automation or automation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop thorough understanding of customer specifications, requirements, and pain points.
• Interact with customers during definition of machine requirements, concept development, and proposal presentations.
• Generate conceptual automation solutions using CAD tools.
• 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 and customer requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers, co-ops, and interns.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Visual Components

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks an Applications Engineer III to design and quote automation solutions for Nashville customers. You will translate client requirements into technically capable concepts, develop cost estimates, and support proposals with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components), risk assessments, cycle time analyses, and mentoring junior engineers.