Applications Engineer III

HitachiNashville, TN, United States

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

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 :

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we're always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as an Application 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.

Company Overview :

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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