Applications Engineering Manager

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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 Engineering Manager .

Location Type: This is an onsite position with our Greenville Division. The primary work location(s) are Liberty and Greenville, SC.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Applications Engineering, within the custom automation industry, consists of the development of competitive technical solutions to customer requirements for custom automated equipment. Requirements for an Applications Engineering Manager role typically include, but are not limited to:

• Hire, train, maintain, manage, and support Applications Engineers and the AE Team in the professional execution of their Departmental Functional Requirements and Career Development.

• Qualify Viability of Customer Opportunities introduced by the Sales Team Members.

• Manage the Development of Cost-Effective Technical Solutions to Customer Opportunities.

• Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Initiatives related to AE Tools and Processes.

• Ensure proper Application Engineer Staffing and Competency Levels to meet the Sales & Business Objectives of the Business Unit or Division.

• Direct and Supervise all Applications Engineering Team

Responsibilities:

• Qualifying incoming opportunities to ensure alignment with forecast and financial metrics.

• Managing & Maintain related Business Unit specific, AE-related fields in Company CRM.

• Manage the Development of Win Strategies and Cost-Effective Technical Solutions to Customer Opportunities consistent & compliant with the Capabilities, Requirements, Standards and Objectives of the Business Unit or Business Division.

• Ensure AE Department is adhering to company best practices and procedures.

• Facilitate cross functional team support for Quote Opportunities that are assigned to the AE’s.

• Supporting Application Engineers and Functional Teams to solve problems with no previous or standard solution.

• Reviewing quote packages prior to submission to ensure Conformance to Specifications, proper Risk Mitigation and Accuracy and Quality of Information to promote a win.

• Generating and managing Business Unit strategy for achieving yearly financial metrics including necessary Periodic Reports for Management Review.

• Continuously improve company-wide processes and team member performance.

• Ensure that all AE Quote Activities are associated with appropriate Risk Mitigation Plans.

• Possess thorough knowledge of the Business’s Strengths & Weaknesses and leverage Cost-Effective Solutions in keeping with the Business Capabilities.

• Ensure conformance to “As Sold” scope of work within the early stages of each project.

• Supporting Account Managers by attending customer visits for key accounts.

• Interviewing, hiring, and employee development.

• Developing standards and learning paths for AE Career Development and potential Department Leadership.

• Annual performance reviews.

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

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business or engineering field.

• 5 years of industry experience leading successful projects and highly motivated teams (10 years’ experience preferred).

• Proficient 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 jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.