Estimator - Hybrid: Cost Modeling for Tech Manufacturing

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

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.