Location:

(JRA)MI - Red Arrow Highway

Job ID:

R0107402

Date Posted:

2025-10-21

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, 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 strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as an Applications Engineer.

Location Type: There is a strong preference for the incumbent to work onsite in Stevensville, MI. We will consider a hybrid role for individuals who reside within a four hour drive of our Stevensville, MI facility.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Applications Engineering within the Custom Automation Equipment Industry is focused on the development of competitive technical solutions to Customer Requirements for custom automated Equipment.

• 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 AE.

• Ensure conformance to “As Sold” Scope of Work

• Reviewing customer technical specifications and requirements in preparation to knowledgeably develop System Concepts, Costs, Risk Assessments, and Proposal Documents that define the content and functionality of the proposed Scope of Work.

• Applying Practical Conformance to the JRA Corporate Practices, Procedures and Tools, specifically those developed for the use and function of the Applications Engineering Department

• Generating & Rendering Conceptual Solutions for Customer problems which may have no previous or standard solutions in various CAD formats.

• Facilitating Concept Brainstorming, leading docket review meetings with the support of a Level 3, Level 4, Lead, or AE Manager.

• Preparing & Scheduling Preliminary & Final, Internal & External Audience Quote Package Reviews. Such Reviews may consist of the following: Concept Solutions, Cycle Time Charts, Flow Charts, Risk Assessments, System Costs, proposed Delivery Schedule and potential Customer Requirements that demand audience-wide or management attention. Reviews shall be conducted with the support of Level 3 or higher AE’s.

• Developing Proposals that; clearly and completely defined the proposed Scope of Work, the Rate of Production, outlines the Machine Buy-off requirements, identifies Customer Part requirements thru all Project Phases, and includes appropriate Assumptions and Exceptions to the proposed Scope of Work.

• Supporting Account Managers by ensuring pain points and competitive advantages are leveraged into the proposals

• Traveling with a mentor or Account Manager

• Presenting to a Customer with the support of a mentor.

• Maintaining assignment-specific AE related fields in company CRM.

• Schedule and facilitate Project Kickoff Meetings for PEP.

• Supporting functional team members associated with a project by facilitating required Tollgate Meetings for awarded work and consulting with the PM for scope variation.

• Attend early Phase Project Design Reviews to ensure conformance to “As Sold” Scope of Work

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, related field or equivalent

• Master’s degree preferred

• A minimum of two years industry experience leading successful projects

• Preference for candidates with five or more years of experience concepting custom automation solutions for manufacturers

• Competent in all Applications Engineering processes and tools

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 [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.