Applications Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Gaining a thorough understanding of the Customer Specifications, Requirements and existing 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

Qualifications

• 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