Nuclear Applications Engineer

Overview  Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. We design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation.

Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver on time and on budget. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we provide the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they are needed.
Total Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate: $100,00 - $137,500 per annum
Eligible for 3% - 6% Annual Incentive Bonus
Stock Purchase Plan
3 Weeks Vacation
Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQs and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
Employee Development Programs

Major Duties  In this role you are a key technical team member and contributor responsible for developing engineered solutions for the nuclear industry. This role combines engineering analysis, structured design, commercial acumen, leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver proposals that win complex, capital automation projects. You will liaise with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and other internal & external partners to define solutions, build cost structures, manage risk, and ensure proposals are delivered on time and on budget while maximizing capture rate and competitive advantage.

Specific Responsibilities   Proposal Management — Lead end-to-end proposal development using established engineering methods from opportunity qualification through approval, with support as needed as part of project execution.
Analyse and interpret customer technical, operational, and business requirements to define accurate engineering scope and solutions.
Define system architectures, machine breakdown structures and Bills of Materials (BOMs), capture cost estimates, and perform risk assessments aligned with engineering standards, as well as other tasks as needed.
Identify, evaluate, and manage technical, commercial, and schedule risks throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Team & Cross-Functional Management   Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external partners.
Facilitate pre-bid alignments, technical reviews, and bid review meetings with internal stakeholders.
Support knowledge transfer from proposal to project execution teams to ensure successful project launch and continuity.

Commercial & Financial Accountability   Develop comprehensive proposal budgets, including labour, materials, purchased equipment, and third-party supplier costs.
Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive, high-quality solutions.
Present proposed solutions, technical summaries, risk profiles, and cost models to senior management for approval.

Customer Engagement & Sales Support   Engage directly with customers through calls, site visits, technical reviews, and proposal presentations.
Assess existing manufacturing processes and automation environments to tailor solutions that deliver measurable value.
Participate in sales strategy development and actively support pursuit planning and competitive positioning.
Uphold the team and company’s reputation by communicating with integrity and professionalism.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives   Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues and other business units to deliver solutions.
Support special projects aligned with engineering, innovation, sales, or marketing initiatives as required.

Additional Information   Education
Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Equivalent experience in advanced automation environments will be considered.

Experience   Seasoned professional with a demonstrated ability in developing proposals for complex…