Nuclear Applications Engineer

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.

Benefits

• Pay Rate:$100,00 - $137,500 per annum
• Eligible for 3% - 6% Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

In this role you are a key technical team member and contributor responsible for developing engineered solutions for the nuclear industry. This role combines engineering analysis, structured design, commercial acumen, leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver compelling, innovative proposals that win complex, capital automation projects.

You will professionally liaise with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and other internal & external partners as-needed to define solutions, build cost structures, manage risk, and ensure proposals are delivered on time and on budget while maximizing capture rate and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development using well-founded engineering methods from opportunity qualification through and beyond approval, with support as-needed as part of the execution of the project.
• Analyse and interpret customer technical, operational, and business requirements to define accurate engineering scope, and solutions.
• Define system architectures, machine breakdown structures and Bills of Materials (BOMs), capture cost estimates, and perform risk assessments aligned with engineering standards, as well as other tasks as needed.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage technical, commercial, and schedule risks throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Team & Cross-Functional Management

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and external partners.
• Facilitate pre-bid alignments, technical reviews, and bid review meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Support knowledge transfer from proposal to project execution teams to ensure successful project launch and continuity.

Commercial & Financial Accountability

• Develop comprehensive proposal budgets, including labour, materials, purchased equipment, and third-party supplier costs.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive, high-quality solutions.
• Present proposed solutions, technical summaries, risk profiles, and cost models to senior management for approval.

Customer Engagement & Sales Support

• Engage directly with customers through calls, site visits, technical reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Assess existing manufacturing processes and automation environments to tailor solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Participate in sales strategy development and actively support pursuit planning and competitive positioning.
• Uphold the team, and company’s reputation by communicating in a manner that reflects integrity and professionalism.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues, and other business units to deliver solutions.
• Support special projects aligned with engineering, innovation, sales, or marketing initiatives as required.

Additional Information

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent experience in advanced automation environments will be considered.

Experience

• Seasoned professional with a demonstrated ability in developing proposals for complex automation or capital equipment projects, preferably within automation, manufacturing, and/or Nuclear industries.
• Strong understanding of automation systems, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed technical execution.
• Demonstrated success in competitive bid environments and cross-functional leadership roles.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent) and 2D CAD tools preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is mandatory
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, innovative, results-driven, and willing to work in both individual and group environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, lead without authority, and drive decisions in fast-paced environments.

Health & Safety

All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Why ATS?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.