Applications Engineering - Automation

An Applications person is responsible for planning, managing and developing custom automation solutions for the Life Sciences industry. The role requires a highly motivated individual with integrated engineering problem solving capabilities, project management skills, and general business aptitude.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing sales strategies jointly with our sales team, including developing presentation materials
• Developing cost models for proposed solutions including estimates for labour and purchased items
• Understanding, defining, and managing technical risk
• Writing technical proposals
• Sourcing and managing “best-in-class” third party suppliers through the proposal phase
• Managing a proposal development team including ATS subject matter experts
• Presenting solutions and costing to senior management to for approvals
• Traveling to customer sites to review current manufacturing practices/solutions and presenting technical proposals
• Analyzing and understanding customer’s technical requirements
• Proposal development planning
• Collaborating with other ATS divisions worldwide to integrate alternative technologies
• Developing concepts for custom automation solutions
• Participation in sales strategy development, working with the ATS capture teams

CAREER PATHING:
Applications will be exposed to both the Sales and Operations side of the business with the following potential career paths available to successful employees; Project Management, Sales / Account Management, Automation Engineering, and Applications Management.
Qualifications
Education:
A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical/systems/electrical engineering or equivalent. Previous co-op work term experience to complement school projects and assignments is ideal.
Experience:
The preferred candidate must have the required post-secondary education coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude. A working knowledge and/or familiarity with design for automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes are beneficial. Successful candidates have excellent communication skills and present engaging technical solutions with ease. This individual sets themselves apart from others because they understand the big picture and are capable of diving deep into the details. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving technical challenges and is compelled to beat the competition!