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Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Job Responsibility:
Lead front‑end applications engineering activities from opportunity qualification through proposal approval
Analyze and interpret customer technical, operational, and business requirements to define accurate scope and differentiated automation concepts
Develop system concepts, machine architectures, line layouts, machine breakdown structures, and preliminary Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Prepare engineering estimates, cost models, and risk assessments
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, and schedule risks throughout the proposal lifecycle
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, including internal engineering SMEs and external technology partners
Facilitate technical alignment sessions, pre‑bid reviews, and bid review meetings
Support knowledge transfer from applications/proposals into execution teams
Develop comprehensive proposal budgets, including labour, materials, purchased equipment, and third‑party supplier costs
Source and evaluate suppliers and technology partners
Present technical concepts, risk profiles, and cost structures to senior leadership
Engage directly with customers through technical discussions, site visits, concept reviews, and proposal presentations
Assess existing manufacturing processes and automation environments to recommend solutions
Actively support sales strategy, pursuit planning, and competitive positioning
Represent ATS IA with professionalism and integrity
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within applications and proposal development processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Support special projects aligned with innovation, standardization, and strategic growth initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or post‑secondary diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of engineering experience in advanced automation environments
Experience developing applications concepts and proposals for complex custom automation or capital equipment projects
Strong understanding of automation systems, robotics, machine controls, manufacturing processes, and system integration
Proven ability to balance high‑level concept development with detailed technical and commercial execution
Experience supporting competitive bid environments and working in cross‑functional, matrixed teams
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent) and 2D CAD tools preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Strong financial, analytical, and cost‑modeling skills
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, industries, and automation approaches
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive‑level presentation skills
Highly motivated, self‑driven, and comfortable working independently and within collaborative team environments
Ability to influence stakeholders, lead without formal authority, and make sound technical decisions in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
What we offer:
Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
Stock Purchase Plan
3 Weeks Vacation
Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account