ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 14678
Location:
Rolling Meadows, IL, US,
Date: Apr 11, 2025
Applications Engineer I or II
TheApplications Engineer IIperforms a wide variety of technical assessments of customers' and markets' requirements in support of sales and business development activities, reviews design, performance and overall systems requirements and functional data with the engineering group; develops and prepares detailed proposals for potential and existing accounts/customers. Capable of efficiently leading and executing proposal development and approval process for a range of systems. These systems will vary in size and complexity, but are not limited to, proposals ranging from $550K - $5M in customer value.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Support activities necessary for conceptual development, preparation of cost model and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects.
- Assist engineers and other technical staff in design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications.
- Direct Project Procurement Leads (PPL) in sourcing and interacting with third party vendors and suppliers in the developing final solutions.
- Prepare or assist in preparing vendor technical specifications (VTSs).
- Travel to the customer's site to assist in project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards.
- Obtain and prepare detailed estimates of time, quantities, labor and material costs required for work areas such as; product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes.
- Assemble and collect all necessary technical information and customer specifications from engineering and sales & marketing, in order to prepare detailed proposals.
- Prepare or assist in preparing compliance matrices.
- Assist in special projects in support for engineering and sales and marketing.
- Adequately defines scope of work in proposals to allow project manager and project team to execute a successful project.
- Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.
- Arrive to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
- Adhere to International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards.
- Support enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.
- Support (program and service) vision engineering, installation and field needs.
- Assist and attend technical seminars and industry exhibitions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of science degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial design/engineering.
- One to two (1-2) years of automation experience a plus.
- Thorough understanding of mechanical/electrical design, working knowledge of material handling, robotics, machine controls and manufacturing engineering and processes. Requires solid technical assessment and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and design tools such as 2D and 3D software ACAD and SolidWorks.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
- Visual acuity - Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
- Hearing ability - Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
- Working conditions - The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
- Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.
Why YOU should join ourATS Life Sciences Systemsteam:
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. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.
What we do MATTERS- our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world. ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.
INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVINGis at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.
We prioritize internalGROWTH & DEVELOPMENT- ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development - with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards- Starting salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 with, compensation for hours worked over 45, paid time off (PTO), employee incentive bonus program, comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program), a wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, annual paid volunteer day off, 401K with employer match and optional employee share purchase program and more 10% travel internation and domestic is required
A place to BELONG:We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.
ATS is in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) 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.