Applications Engineering

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking an Applications Engineer in Cambridge, ON to develop innovative automation proposals for the Life Sciences industry. You will manage a proposal development team to ensure timely delivery of custom solutions, analyze customer requirements, and collaborate on technical strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary degree in engineering and demonstrate proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

5% RRSP matching program

Employee Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• A strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with automation and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills to present engaging technical solutions.
• Passionate about solving technical challenges and understanding both big picture and details.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative automation solution proposals for the Life Sciences industry.
• Analyze and understand customer’s technical requirements.
• Manage a proposal development team to ensure timely delivery.
• Develop concepts for custom automation solutions and create machine breakdown structures.
• Travel to customer sites and present technical proposals.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical/systems/electrical engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

Job description

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ATS Company: Life Sciences Systems

Requisition ID: 16106

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Applications Engineering

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team, a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

You will be responsible for developing innovative automation solution proposals for the Life Sciences industry. This role requires a highly motivated individual with technical problem solving capabilities, project management skills, and a general business aptitude.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Analyzing and understanding customer’s technical requirements
• Proposal development planning for on time delivery
• Managing a proposal development team including ATS subject matter experts
• Developing concepts for custom automation solutions including new innovations where possible
• Creating machine breakdown structures (from major assemblies to full Bill of Materials) where applicable
• Understanding and managing technical risk
• Sourcing “best-in-class” third party suppliers
• Traveling to customer sites to review current manufacturing practices/solutions and presenting technical proposals
• Developing budgets for proposed solutions including estimates for labour and purchased items
• Presenting solutions and costing to senior management for approvals (suggest merging with the purple below’)
• Participating in sales strategy development with the ATS capture teams
• Implementing sales strategies to meet or exceed our capture rate goals
• Participating in pre-bid alignments and presenting at bid review meetings as required
• Writing technical proposals
• Identifying problems and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Working with other ATS businesses on integrated solutions
• May be assigned special projects to support engineering and sales / marketing, as required
• Supporting project launch through knowledge transfer meetings
• For Applications team members with technical designations, your role may shift emphasis to specific technical solutions (eg; Mechanical, Controls, Vision, and/or other automation technologies, etc.)

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; Innovation, Project Management, Sales, Systems Engineering, Technical, and Leadership roles

Health, Safety and Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

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:

While years of experience are neither a requirement nor prerequisite, the preferred candidate must have the required post-secondary education coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude. A working knowledge and/or familiarity with 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!

Required Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD software
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong MS Excel skills are an asset
• Motivated, innovative, and creative individual

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 our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

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 SOLVING is 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 internal GROWTH & 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 - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

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 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