Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Applications Engineer III

Hitachi Vantara Corporation$85K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience leading successful projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
  • Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering preferred.
  • Proficient in Applications Engineering processes and tools.
  • Experience in Body in White applications and quoting is a plus.
  • Background in sales or customer interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Review customer specifications and prepare system concepts and proposals.
  • Ensure compliance with JRA Corporate Practices and Procedures.
  • Coordinate and execute multi-business unit quotes.
  • Manage core customer relationships.
  • Develop strategies to address customer pain points and create winning quotes.
  • Facilitate and lead concept brainstorming sessions and review meetings.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support account managers.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days onsite per week.
  • Opportunity to work with a global team of over 2,000 professionals.
  • Engagement in innovative projects within the field of automation.
  • Mentorship opportunities for career development.
Full Job Description
Location:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:
R0104646

Date Posted:
2025-09-08

Company Name:
WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Join us as a Concepting and Estimating Engineer in Nashville, TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a hybrid role requiring two to three days onsite located at our office in Nashville, TN.

Applications Engineering within the custom automation equipment industry is focused on the development of competitive technical solutions to customer requirements for custom automated equipment.

How You'll Make an Impact:
  • Review customer technical specifications and requirements in preparation for:
    • System Concepts,
    • Costs,
    • Risk Assessments,
    • Proposal Documents
  • Conform to the JRA Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools,
  • Coordinating and executing large multi-business unit quotes.
  • Managing core customers.
  • Developing strategy and execution, understanding customer pain points, develop winning quote package.
  • Generating and rendering concepts
  • Facilitating concept brainstorming, leading review meetings with little need of support higher level AE's.
  • Coordinating and scheduling both preliminary and final reviews (Concept Solutions, Cycle Time Charts, Flow Charts, Risk Assessments, System Costs, Delivery Schedules, and Customer Requirements)
  • Developing Proposals that clearly and completely defined the proposed Scope of Work, the Rate of Production, outlines the Machine Buy-off requirements and includes appropriate Assumptions and Exceptions to the proposed Scope of Work.
  • Aiding in the mentorship of less experienced Apps Engineers, Co-ops and Interns.
  • Supporting Account Managers by ensuring pain points and competitive advantages are leveraged into the Proposals.
  • Traveling independently or with an Account Manager.
  • Independently presenting to internal team members, management and to customers.
  • Schedule and facilitate Project Kickoff Meetings.
  • Attend early Phase Project Design Reviews to ensure conformance to "As Sold" Scope of Work.


Note: This list of responsibilities is not-inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years of industry experience leading successful projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or related industry experience.
  • Mechanical or Mechatronics engineer strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in all Applications Engineering processes and tools.
  • Background in Body in White applications and quoting is preferred.
  • Experience in sales and/or customer interaction.


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

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