Automation Solutions Engineer I

Standard Calibrations Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer I to provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for automation systems, instrumentation, and technical solutions.

The role translates customer requirements into practical concepts, proposals, project scopes, and cost estimates, while supporting testing and qualification activities. You'll work with internal engineering, customers, vendors and testing facilities; develop statements of work, prepare time and material

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience supporting mechanical and/or electrical engineering activities.
• Experience with MIL-SPEC / MIL-STD qualification testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary concepts, pricing, and detailed proposals for automation equipment, instrumentation, and engineering projects; involve engineering management when complexity warrants.
• Support design and development of products, systems, processes, and equipment by analyzing technical challenges and customer specifications; coordinate with third-party suppliers and vendors.
• Gather and interpret engineering requirements, technical documentation, and customer specifications to develop clear statements of work, proposals, and project deliverables.
• Prepare estimates for engineering time, labor, materials, testing, installation, equipment fabrication, and related project costs.
• Participate in customer site visits and technical discussions to establish requirements, evaluate applications, and support project or product development.
• Define project scope and handoff documentation sufficiently for project managers and technical teams to initiate work.
• Assist in planning and coordinating product testing and qualification efforts, including requirements review, test procedures, test readiness, documentation, and review of test results.
• Support development of test plans, compliance matrices, technical reports, and qualification documentation in coordination with engineering staff, customers, OEMs, and testing facilities.
• Maintain organized technical records and communicate schedule, technical, and qualification risks to appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Technical writing

Cost estimating

Analytical skills

CAD software

Programming

Customer-focused communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or higher

Tools

CAD software

Programming languages

Job description

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer I to provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for automation systems, instrumentation, and technical solutions.

The role translates customer requirements into practical concepts, proposals, project scopes, and cost estimates, while supporting testing and qualification activities. You'll work with internal engineering, customers, vendors and testing facilities; develop statements of work, prepare time and material