Director of engineering Jobs in Cambridge, ON

Job Description

The Applications Engineering Specialist - Service is responsible for proposing solutions, costing, and developing service proposals for automation customers in the Life Sciences industry. The role requires a highly motivated, customer-oriented individual with strong problem-solving capabilities, co-ordination skills, and general business aptitude.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze and verify customers’ requirements and needs
• Propose and develop solutions to support and optimize performance of automated systems after installation at the customer facility
• Co-ordinate a proposal development team comprising ATS subject matter experts
• Facilitate meetings to converge on solutions and work plans
• Collaborate with other ATS divisions worldwide to leverage regional resources
• Communicate concepts and proposed solutions through diagrams, flowcharts, presentations, and technical writing
• Develop cost and price models for proposed solutions
• Create initial work plan and project schedule
• Draft proposals with keen attention to detail

• Conform to proposal delivery expectations and promote continuous improvement ideas for on time delivery for proposals

Additional Responsibilities

• Present solutions, costing, and pricing to management for approvals
• Present to customer in partnership with the customer’s account manager
• Follow opportunities through the sales process and keep records of customer interactions using a Customer Relationship Management system (SalesForce)
• Provide support to sales team on calls and meetings with customers, including potential travel to customer sites for discovery and presentation of proposals
• Provide guidance as necessary to the project team after work awarded
• Identify additional service opportunities and proactively identify to customer
• Off-hour availability may be required

Qualifications

Education

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical/systems/electrical engineering or equivalent.

Skills

• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English. Secondary language skill in Spanish or German are a plus. Knowledge of computer programs such as Salesforce, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Windows.

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years experience in an applications engineering role, or in related roles such as Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Design, Technical Inside Sales, Technical quoting or Proposal Writing. The preferred candidate must have the required post-secondary education coupled with technical aptitude. A working knowledge and/or familiarity with automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes is beneficial. Successful candidates have excellent communication and presentation skills

Health, Safety and Environmental

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

Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures

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 • Report defect in any equipment or protective device

Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks

Attend all required health, safety and environmental training

Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor

Assist in investigating accidents/incidents

Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams. What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!
INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
A place to BELONG: We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.
This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization. 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.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.