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The Applications Engineer II is responsible for developing competitive, customer-focused automation solutions within the custom automation equipment industry. This role translates customer requirements and pain points into technically capable, cost-effective system concepts that can be proposed, sold, and executed. The Applications Engineer II/III owns concept development, cost estimation, and proposal creation in response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), while supporting Account Managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location Type: This position can be hybrid or onsite.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

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

• Develop and Define cost competitive, capable, Technical Solutions that meet Internal & External Customer requirements.

• Apply Practical Conformance to the JRA Applications Engineering Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools

• Provide Cross Functional Team Support for Projects for which you were the assigned Application Engineer.

• Aiding in the Mentorship of Less Experienced Apps Engineers, Co-ops & Interns

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. 

• Applying Practical Conformance to Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools 

• Mentor junior Applications Engineers, co-ops, and interns. 

• Travel to customer sites and company locations as needed, up to 20%.

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 engineering or related technical field, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.

• Five 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.

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