Applications developer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Overview

Applications Engineering role at ATS Corporation. ATS Life Sciences Systems designs, builds and services critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We custom design, build and service automation solutions and focus on improving quality of life through our life sciences automation capabilities.

The role involves developing innovative automation solution proposals for the Life Sciences industry. This position requires a motivated professional with technical problem solving capabilities, project management skills, and a general business aptitude.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyzing and understanding customer technical requirements
• Proposal development planning for on-time delivery
• Managing a proposal development team including ATS subject matter experts
• Developing concepts for custom automation solutions including new innovations where possible
• Creating machine breakdown structures from major assemblies to full bill of materials
• Understanding and managing technical risk
• Sourcing best-in-class third party suppliers
• Traveling to customer sites to review current manufacturing practices / solutions and present technical proposals
• Developing budgets for proposed solutions including estimates for labour and purchased items
• Presenting solutions and costing to senior management for approvals
• Participating in sales strategy development with the ATS capture teams
• Implementing sales strategies to meet or exceed capture rate goals
• Participating in pre-bid alignments and presenting at bid review meetings as required
• Writing technical proposals
• Identifying problems and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Working with other ATS businesses on integrated solutions
• May be assigned special projects to support engineering and sales / marketing, as required
• Supporting project launch through knowledge transfer meetings
• For Applications team members with technical designations, role emphasis may shift to specific technical solutions (eg; Mechanical, Controls, Vision, and / or other automation technologies)

Career Pathing

Applications will be exposed to both the Sales and Operations sides of the business with potential career paths including Innovation, Project Management, Sales, Systems Engineering, Technical and Leadership roles.

Health, Safety and Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and to report health, safety or environmental concerns to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education

A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical / systems / electrical engineering or equivalent. Previous co-op work term experience is ideal.

Experience

Post-secondary education with strong mechanical aptitude is required. Working knowledge of automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes is beneficial. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to present technical solutions clearly. Ability to understand the big picture and dive into details is valued.

Required Skills

If you’re excited about this role but do not meet all qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.

Why You Should Join Our ATS Life Sciences Systems Team

Accessibility : ATS complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). We will assist those who may require accommodations; please notify our offices if accommodation is necessary.

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