Applications Engineering Specialist – Service 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. Compensation $76,000 to $104,000 CAD Annually Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 5% RRSP match Stock purchase plan Starting 3 weeks of vacation Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account Half-Day Fridays Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities. Responsibilities 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 is 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr