Hitachi

Applications Engineer - II (BU12)

Hitachi  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0117680

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

As a Applications Engineeryou will work alongside a team of automation experts. Together you will develop an accurate budget and project quote outlining key concept points, sequence of operations and mechanical descriptions to ultimately create custom, innovative and integrated solutions for our customers you never even thought possible. This is a role for a creative engineer that likes customer interaction and solving problems.

What You’ll Do:

  • Generate conceptual solutions for problems that have no previous or standard solution
  • Interact with customers throughout requirements definition, concept generation, cost development, and presentation of the proposal
  • Develop a comprehensive quote package that addresses all customer requirements and leverages JR Automation
  • Collaborate with the functional sales and management teams to ensure technical alignment
  • Present concepts to customers highlighting competitive advantages
  • Manage the internal proposal design process
  • Interface with Salesforce.com

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related industry experience. Mechanical or Mechatronics engineer would be ideal in this role
  • 5 + years of industry experience leading successful projects (preferably in the automation industry).
  • Experience in quoting, sales, and/or customer interaction

Other Details:

  • Travel to customer sites & other JR locations up to 20%

At JR Automation, our team of experts leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to meet the automation needs of our customers all over the world. Founded in 1980, JR Automation now has over 2,000 employees at 23 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Come think, solve, and create with us!

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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About Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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