Applications Engineer II

• 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

• →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%.

• →Experience in Welding & Heavy Industrial/Agriculture OR Food & Beverage/Dairy industries is strongly preferred.
• →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.
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Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

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