Estimator

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Town of Saugerties (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive benefits

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Ceres Technologies, Inc. in Saugerties, NY is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for standard and custom products and services.

You will work with sales, applications, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to translate technical requirements into detailed cost models and customer quotations. The role requires 2–3+ years of estimator experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required.
• 2-3+ years estimator or equivalent work experience required.
• 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.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for standard and custom products and services, including materials, fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with sales, applications, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to evaluate application requirements.
• Analyze RFQs, technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications to determine scope, risks, and requirements.
• Generate formal cost breakdowns including materials, labor, testing, overhead, and margin.
• Generate formal quotes and proposals that align with customer specifications.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and labor estimates.
• Identify gaps, assumptions, and exclusions in customer specifications.
• Interface with supply chain to obtain vendor quotes and lead times.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate Make vs Buy decisions.
• Maintain and update cost databases for standard components and assemblies.
• Support handoff of awarded projects to project management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Project quotes

Education

B.S. 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.

Main Responsiblities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for standard and custom products and services, including materials, fabrication, assembly, testing, and commisioning.
• Collaborate with sales, applications, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to evaluate application requirements.
• Analyze RFQs, technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications to determine scope, risks, and requirements.
• Generate formal cost breakdowns including materials, labor, testing, overhead, and margin.
• Generate formal quotes and proposals that align with customer specifications.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and labor estimates.
• Identify gaps, assumptions, and exclusions in customer specifcations.
• Interface with supply chain to obtain vendor quotes and lead times.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate Make vs Buy decisions.
• Maintain and update cost databases for standard components and assemblies.
• Support handoff of awarded projects to project management.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Skills/ Knowledge/Expierence

• B.S. or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required.
• 2-3+ years estimator or equivalent work experience required.
• 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.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Saugerties, NY location.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Kasey Griffin

Ceres Technologies, Inc.

Ceres Technologies offers gas and vapour delivery equipment. The brand mainly serves the semiconductor industry, but also provides engineering solutions for customers in solar energy, display technology and industrial applications. Since its founding in 2011, the brand has gained a reputation for exceeding customers’ expectations. Beyond branded products, it also offers engineer-to-order solutions, systems integration and engineering services. The competent team is ready to help. Whether it be with a complete system integration or designing and installing a customized solution. The goal is to strengthen businesses, by bridging the gap between ideas and breakthroughs in molecule delivery. Ceres Technologies is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.