Estimator

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in the United States is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for production of our products and services. You will translate technical requirements into detailed cost models and customer quotations while collaborating with Sales, Applications, Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

You'll work in a cross-functional team, evaluate supplier quotations, identify scope gaps and cost risks, and support bids for complex semiconductor equipment and

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years estimator experience required.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Experience estimating complex equipment and cost models.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex equipment cost estimates and customer quotations.
• Translate technical requirements into detailed cost models.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and identify cost risks.
• Understand differences between cost, price, and margin.

Skills

Estimator experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Encompix

MRP/ERP

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for the production of products and services offered by our company. This role works cross-functionally with sales, applications, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to translate technical requirements into detailed cost models and customer quotations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Experience estimating or quoting within semiconductor equipment manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or other highly engineered equipment environments.
• Experience with gas delivery, molecule delivery, process equipment, UHP systems, or similar complex equipment highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex equipment cost estimates and customer quotations
• Ability to communicate effectively with Sales, Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and project management
• Strong understanding of the distinctions between cost, price, and margin
• Experience working within engineering or program / project management environment is highly desirable
• Ability to obtain and evaluate supplier / subcontractor quotations
• Ability to identify missing scope, inconsistencies and potential cost risks before quote submission
• Strong understanding of ETO, NPI and customer specific engineered products preferred
• Ability to develop estimates from:
  • Engineering drawings
  • BOMs
  • P&IDs
  • Customer specifications
  • Statements of work
  • Technical requirements

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2-3+ years of estimator experience required

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior semiconductor, high vacuum, and high purity work experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and mathematics skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of Encompix/MRP/ERP system.

Additional Information:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.