Junior Automation & Concept Design Engineer

atcautomation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training & growth

Career advancement

Collaborative environment

Varied automation projects

Job summary

ATC Automation in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer – Automation & Concept Development to join our team. You will work with experienced engineers to develop concepts for custom automation systems and help translate customer needs into practical equipment.

This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to diverse industries, and opportunities to grow your skills in design, estimation, and proposals, with a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of engineering or automation experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and reading drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop Automation Concepts using CAD tooling and engineering principles.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, production requirements, and processes.
• Assist in developing conceptual machine designs and automation solutions.
• Create preliminary machine layouts using SolidWorks.
• Help determine machine processes, sequencing, and cycle-time requirements.
• Research automation components and cost-effective technologies.
• Prepare technical proposals and quotation documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mech Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

ATC Automation in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer – Automation & Concept Development to join our team. You will work with experienced engineers to develop concepts for custom automation systems and help translate customer needs into practical equipment.

This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to diverse industries, and opportunities to grow your skills in design, estimation, and proposals, with a collaborative engineering culture.