Junior Applications Engineer - Automation and Concept Development

About the role

ATC Automation is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer – Automation & Concept Development to join our team in Cookeville, TN. This role offers an opportunity for an early-career engineer to build a career in custom industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications, production requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Aid in developing conceptual machine designs and automation solutions.
• Create preliminary machine and tooling layouts using SolidWorks.
• Help determine machine processes, sequencing, operator interaction, and cycle-time requirements.
• Evaluate different approaches and technologies to identify practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Research automation components, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop estimates & proposals.
• Absorb and communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Applications, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support senior Applications Engineers throughout the quotation and proposal process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 1–3 years of engineering, manufacturing, automation, machine design, or related experience.
• Experience with or working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering and machine design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically.

Qualifications

• Custom automation.
• Machine building.
• Special-purpose machinery.
• Mechanical design.
• Applications engineering.
• Cost estimating.
• Quotation or proposal development.
• Automated assembly.
• Robotics.
• Industrial equipment.
• Machining or fabrication.
• Pneumatic systems.
• Electrical controls.
• Automotive manufacturing.
• Medical device or life science manufacturing.

Skills

• Customer requirements.
• Manufacturing processes.
• Automation feasibility.
• Machine concept development.
• Mechanical design.
• Cycle-time analysis.
• Cost estimating.
• Proposal development.
• Robotics and automation technologies.
• Pneumatics and electrical controls.
• Machining and fabrication.
• Customer presentations.
• Custom machine building.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom-designed automation systems.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and automation technologies.

Pay

Competitive salary and compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate customer and project needs.