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Hitachi

Principal Application Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Hitachi

. Lead a Team of Application Engineers to pursue new customer opportunities within the Warehouse Automation market.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeMissouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a Team of Application Engineers to pursue new customer opportunities within the Warehouse Automation market.
  • Develop strategic direction and develop win strategies with a team of Engineers to be successful in obtaining future work from new customers within the Warehouse Automation market.
  • Manage the Development of Cost-Effective Technical Solutions which meet Customer requirements and achieve the targeted price associated with opportunity while meeting customer requirements.
  • Promote innovation by identifying new technologies and approaches to improve our win rate on with new customers.
  • Work closely with the Market Vertical Leader and sales team to identify potential Merger & Acquisition targets to support our corporate growth objectives
  • Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Initiatives related to AE Tools and Processes.
  • Evaluate the viability of new customer opportunities introduced by the Sales Team Members.
  • Ensure proper Application Engineer Staffing and Competency Levels to meet the Sales & Business Objectives for future growth within the Warehouse Automation market.
  • Direct and Supervise the Applications Engineering Team for the Warehouse Automation market.
  • Develop the skills of greater Application Engineering team through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
Applications EngineeringCost-Effective Technical SolutionsContinuous Improvement InitiativesProject Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementStrategic PlanningInnovationCommunicationGuidanceFeedbackKnowledge Sharing
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering