Applications Engineering Specialist – Service

ATS Corporation

Applications Engineer supporting sales and business development activities, preparing detailed proposals and assisting in project development for automation systems.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRolling Meadows • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electrical design, with proficiency in automation and project support. Capable of preparing technical specifications and collaborating with engineering and sales teams to meet customer requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringMechanical/Electrical Design ProficiencyAutomation ExperienceTechnical Assessment And Presentation SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignAutomationMaterial HandlingRoboticsMachine ControlsManufacturing EngineeringTechnical Specification Preparation2D And 3D SoftwareSolidWorks

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteACADSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Project ProcurementVendor Technical SpecificationsSales And Business DevelopmentEngineering Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a wide variety of duties supporting the applications group assessing customers’ and markets’ requirements in support of sales and business development activities
Review performance and overall systems requirements, functional data with the engineering group
Assist in preparing detailed proposals for potential and existing accounts/customers
Assist engineers and other technical staff in design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment
Direct Project Procurement Leads (PPL) in sourcing and interacting with third party vendors and suppliers
Prepare or assist in preparing vendor technical specifications (VTSs)
Travel to the customer's site to assist in project or product development
Compile detailed technical information and customer specifications from engineering and sales & marketing
Participate in special projects supporting engineering and sales and marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of science degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial design/engineering
One to two (1-2) years of automation experience a plus
Thorough understanding of mechanical/electrical design
Working knowledge of material handling, robotics, machine controls and manufacturing engineering and processes
Requires solid technical assessment and presentation skills
Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and design tools such as 2D and 3D software ACAD and SolidWorks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) compliance
Compliance with ATS Company policies
Attend technical seminars and industry exhibitions