Applications Engineer III

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, provides intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions worldwide. This onsite position is located near the greater Ogden/Salt Lake City, UT area, with a hybrid arrangement possible. The role (posted as Applications Engineer III but described as Applications Engineer II) focuses on developing competitive, customer-focused automation solutions within the custom automation equipment industry, translating customer requirements into technically capable, cost-effective system concepts.

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.
• Apply practical conformance to JR Automation Applications Engineering corporate practices, procedures, and tools.
• Mentor junior Applications Engineers, co-ops, and interns.
• Travel to customer sites and company locations as needed.

Note: This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; it is intended as a guideline for activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (calculated as two 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, strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and 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.

Schedule

Onsite near the greater Ogden/Salt Lake City, UT area; hybrid role may be considered.