Applications Engineer Jobs

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Major Duties

• Works with new and returning customers in the Mobility, Nuclear, Specialty Automation and Life Science segments, in collaboration with the ATS account/sales team, management and subject matter experts to develop custom solutions to meet our customers’ specific demands.
• Performs a wide variety of technological functions in various aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering, primarily in the support of the design and development of factory automation test systems. Includes preparing and writing innovative detailed proposals for potential Customers, working from general automation and instrumentation ideas and concepts.
• Typical activities include reviewing customer specifications and drawings, developing machine concept layout drawings including performing cycle time calculations, developing system cost estimates, writing detailed technical proposals and presenting to both internal management and external customers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Transfer information, ideas and details to the project manager and project team to begin project execution upon receipt of order and be available throughout project to support the project team.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Presentation of ATS and the proposed solutions to customers through conference calls, online or in person meetings and formal presentations.
• Perform detailed review of available customer information, which could include specifications, drawings, procedures, sample parts, and similar production equipment to gain a full understanding of the customer’s needs.
• Responsible to develop creative, innovative and detailed automation concepts for test equipment or systems followed by the costing and writing of detailed technical proposals for the proposed solution or project.
• Develop and summarize system labour and material costs by engaging internal management and other stakeholders, external third party vendors and suppliers to support the estimates.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Position involves extensive use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• May be assigned special projects in support of engineering, sales & marketing.
• Writing detailed technical proposals with a focus on ATS’s strategic advantages in the industry or application at hand, while also clearly and concisely forming the scope of work for awarded project.
• In projects where technical complexity is large, the applications engineer will involve key members of engineering management in pricing and conceptual layout.
• Travelling to the customer’s site to enhance understanding during the proposal development and to present the final solution to the customer.
• Creating technical sales presentations, in collaboration with ATS management and account managers.
• Summarize and present ATS offerings and cost estimates to ATS management for approval.

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience in mechanical, manufacturing, mechatronics, electrical engineering or similar support role, preferably in an automation environment.
• An ability to present ideas, concepts and pricing information in a clear and concise manner suitable for technical audiences is essential.
• Must have a working knowledge of instrumentation, machine controls, automation principles and manufacturing processes and be able to keep abreast of leading-edge technology.
• In addition, must be generally proficient with Word, Excel, AutoCAD 2D; proficiency with PowerPoint and SolidWorks is also an asset.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.