Lead Automation Concepts & Estimating Engineer

ATC Automation; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Career growth

Remote flexibility

Job summary

ATC Automation is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer – Automation Concept & Estimating to join our growing team in the United States. You’ll help transform customer challenges into practical automation concepts and accurate estimates for custom equipment.

You will collaborate across engineering, estimating, sales, and leadership, balancing technical feasibility, cost, and delivery timelines, with travel as needed. Remote flexibility may be available for highly experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in custom automation or related manufacturing.
• Experience developing automation concepts and/or quotations.
• Strong understanding of machine design and automated manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, production requirements, and technical documentation.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls systems used in automated equipment.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and purchased components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers, sales teams, engineers, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications, production requirements, tolerances, cycle-time expectations, and manufacturing processes to determine project feasibility.
• Develop conceptual automation solutions for custom assembly machines, manufacturing systems, tooling, test equipment, and special machinery.
• Create preliminary machine layouts, tooling concepts, process flows, and 3D conceptual designs using SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
• Determine the appropriate combination of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, controls, robotics, vision, and other automation technologies for proposed solutions.
• Develop accurate project cost estimates for custom automation equipment, including purchased components, fabricated components, machining, assembly, controls, engineering, and other project costs.
• Develop estimated operator task times, machine cycle times, and process requirements to support proposed automation concepts.
• Work with suppliers, engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and internal subject matter experts to validate concepts and costs.
• Research automation technologies, components, manufacturing processes, and equipment to identify practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals, quotations, concept presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Create 3D renderings, layouts, visuals, and other materials that clearly communicate proposed solutions to customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and company leadership throughout the quotation process.
• Participate in customer meetings and presentations to explain technical concepts, project assumptions, capabilities, and proposed solutions.
• Evaluate alternative concepts and make recommendations based on technical feasibility, cost, manufacturability, cycle time, and customer requirements.
• Maintain quotation schedules and priorities to meet customer deadlines and sales objectives.
• Travel periodically for customer meetings, site visits, and other business needs.

Skills

Automation concepts

Estimating

Machine design

GD&T

Communication

Quotations management

Travel ability

Driver's license

Multi-quotation handling

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ATC Automation is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer – Automation Concept & Estimating to join our growing team in the United States. You’ll help transform customer challenges into practical automation concepts and accurate estimates for custom equipment.

You will collaborate across engineering, estimating, sales, and leadership, balancing technical feasibility, cost, and delivery timelines, with travel as needed. Remote flexibility may be available for highly experienced candidates.