Senior Applications Engineering 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 600 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
Performs a wide variety of technological functions in various aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering, primarily in support of design and development of factory automation systems. Includes preparing and writing innovative detailed proposals for potential customers, working from general automation ideas and concepts.
Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible to present concepts, pricing and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects to various levels of customers in a clear manner that they can understand.
• Ensure overall quality of work done by assigned personnel including adherence to SOP
• Required to write in clear, concise language to describe highly technical and complex concepts. Documents need to be well organized to capture revisions and changes as concept evolves.
• Assembles and collects all necessary technical information and customer specifications from engineering and sales & marketing, in order to prepare detailed proposals.
• Develops proposals and provides design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization as required.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, supervision, training, and guidance to Applications personnel that are assigned to them by the Applications Manager.
• Provides feedback and constructive criticism to assigned Applications personal as well as to the Applications Manager for the purpose of Performance Evaluation.
• In projects where technical complexity is large, the applications engineer will involve key members of engineering management in pricing and conceptual layout.
• Provides sales presentations and tours to customer personnel, when required.
• Act as a liaison between Applications Engineering and senior management.
• May be assigned special projects in support of engineering and sales & marketing, as required.
• Obtains and prepares detailed estimates of time, labor and material costs required for work areas such as product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes.
• Required to quickly read and understand customer requests for quote.
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
• Involves third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process, where necessary.
• Travels to the customer’s site to assist in simultaneous engineering studies, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards.
• Distribution of work, and co-coordinating of workloads of assigned Applications personnel on specific tasks or projects.
• Responsible for conceptual development, pricing and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects.
• May be requested to assist the department manager in annual performance evaluations and interview of new personnel.
• Makes sure proposal arrives on or before deadline date.
• Approval of concepts, budgets and pricing within parameters set by Applications Manager.
• Engages actively in the continuous improvement process by making recommendations and taking on projects
• 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 CAD and MS Office tools.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Define scope of work adequately enough in proposal to allow project manager and project team to begin work on system.

Qualifications
Education:
A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, engineering or equivalent.
Experience
Five years’ experience in mechanical or electrical engineering support, preferably in an automation environment. Must have a working knowledge of robotics, machine controls and manufacturing processes and be able to keep abreast of leading-edge technology. In addition, must be familiar with the use of MS Office, AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar drawing package. An ability to present ideas, concepts and pricing information in a clear, concise manner suitable for technical audiences is essential. Previous supervisory experience would be considered an asset.
Join Our ATS Industrial Automation Team Because

• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our treat days, free gourmet coffee beverages, employee referral bonus and onsite cafeteria.
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development. Ask about our tuition reimbursement program and our commitment to promoting from within.
• We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people.

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.