Senior Applications Engineer – Hybrid Automation Solutions

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Application Engineer to join our Auburn Hills, MI team hybrid role. You will translate customer requirements into concept designs, participate in quotes, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and program management.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of project leadership in automation, a engineering degree, and strong client interaction skills. Travel may be required to support customer engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project leadership experience in automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Mechanical or Mechatronics background preferred.
• Proficient with Applications Engineering processes and tools.
• Experience with customer interactions and sales support.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications to define system concepts, costs, risk assessments, and proposals.
• Coordinate and execute large multi-business unit quotes.
• Maintain CRM data and support project kickoff meetings.
• Present proposals to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Sales experience

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Application Engineer to join our Auburn Hills, MI team hybrid role. You will translate customer requirements into concept designs, participate in quotes, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and program management.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of project leadership in automation, a engineering degree, and strong client interaction skills. Travel may be required to support customer engagements.