Applications Engineer II

About the role

The Applications Engineer II/III supports JR Automation's Nashville Division, developing competitive, customer-focused automation solutions for the custom automation equipment industry. This role involves translating customer requirements and pain points into technically capable, cost-effective system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Gain 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 like 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.
• Mentor junior Applications Engineers, co-ops, and interns.
• Travel to customer sites and company locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.
• 5 or more 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.

Qualifications

• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical benefits starting your first day
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

Pay

Competitive wages are offered based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This position can be remote-hybrid, or onsite.