Principal Application Engineer - Warehouse Automation

The Opportunity

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer – Warehouse Automation Vertical. This is a hybrid position located near any of our existing JR Automation Divisions in Holland, Stevensville, Detroit, Greenville, Nashville, or Salt Lake City.

How You’ll Make An Impact

A Principal Applications Engineer – Warehouse Automation market, will partner with our account managers to develop new customer win strategies and winning technical solutions which meet our customer requirements within the Warehouse Automation vertical. The Principal AE will be a Subject Matter Expert as it pertains to various technologies and processes within the Warehouse Automation vertical. The Principal AE will lead a team of engineers and provide direction while in pursuit of future projects for JR Automation to execute.

Requirements

• Lead a Team of Application Engineers to pursue new customer opportunities within the Warehouse Automation market.
• Develop strategic direction and develop win strategies with a team of Engineers to be successful in obtaining future work from new customers within the Warehouse Automation market.
• Manage the Development of Cost-Effective Technical Solutions which meet Customer requirements and achieve the targeted price associated with opportunity while meeting customer requirements.
• Promote innovation by identifying new technologies and approaches to improve our win rate on with new customers.
• Work closely with the Market Vertical Leader and sales team to identify potential Merger & Acquisition targets to support our corporate growth objectives.
• Evaluate the viability of new customer opportunities introduced by the Sales Team Members.
• Ensure proper Application Engineer Staffing and Competency Levels to meet the Sales & Business Objectives for future growth within the Warehouse Automation market.
• Direct and Supervise the Applications Engineering Team for the Warehouse Automation market.
• Develop the skills of greater Application Engineering team through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Possess thorough knowledge of automation within the Warehouse Automation market and leverage Cost-Effective Solutions in keeping with the Business Capabilities.
• Manage the Development of Win Strategies and Cost-Effective Technical Solutions to Customer Opportunities consistent and compliant with the Capabilities, Requirements, Standards and Objectives of the Division and overall company.
• Note: This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business or engineering field.
• 5+ years of industry experience leading successful projects and highly motivated teams (10+ years’ experience preferred).
• Proficient in all Applications Engineering processes and tools.

Disclaimer

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.