Senior Applications Engineer – Automation Solutions

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits starting day one

Paid parental leave

Unique, custom automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth and skill development

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Applications Engineer II/III to translate customer needs into cost-efficient automation concepts. You will own concept development, estimates, and proposals while partnering with Account Managers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in automation, with CAD proficiency and strong communication. Onsite in the greater Ogden/Salt Lake City area; hybrid options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, machinery, or related technical industries.
• Hands-on experience in Applications Engineering, quoting, and customer interaction.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of customer specifications, requirements, and operational pain points.
• Interact with customers during the definition of machine requirements, concept development, and proposal presentation.
• Generate conceptual automation solutions for applications with no standard or prior solutions using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Visual Components.
• 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, production rates, machine buy-off requirements, and customer part requirements.
• Support Account Managers by incorporating customer pain points and competitive advantages into proposals.
• Provide cross-functional technical support during the quoting and early project phases.
• Applying Practical Conformance to Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools
• Mentor junior Applications Engineers, co-ops, and interns.
• Travel to customer sites and company locations as needed.

Skills

CAD software

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Visual Components

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Quoting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Visual Components

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Applications Engineer II/III to translate customer needs into cost-efficient automation concepts. You will own concept development, estimates, and proposals while partnering with Account Managers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in automation, with CAD proficiency and strong communication. Onsite in the greater Ogden/Salt Lake City area; hybrid options may be considered.