Hitachi
Applications Engineer III
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- 5 or more years in automation, machinery, or related technical industries. Relevant work experience may be counted toward the degree requirement at two years for each year of academic study.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.
About the job
Develops customer-focused automation system concepts, estimates costs, and prepares proposals for custom automation equipment projects.
What you'll do
- Translate customer requirements and pain points into automation concepts; interact with customers during requirements definition and proposal presentations.
- Develop cost estimates, risk assessments, cycle-time analyses, and system flow diagrams; prepare and present proposals and quote reviews.
- Support cross-functional teams and Account Managers during quoting and early project phases, and mentor less experienced engineers, co-ops, and interns.
What they ask for
- 5 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.
Nice to have
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Visual Components, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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