Job Description:An Automation Estimator is responsible to produce accurate quotes, proposals, and estimates for Customer review.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review, understand, and summarize customer request for quotes (RFQ’s).
2. Contact customers for clarification or other correspondence as required.
3. Review customer supplied data, standards, and specifications.
4. Develop internal equipment concepts and feasibilities.
5. Apply and input appropriate hours, material costs, and purchase costs to result in accurate cost models.
6. Prepare formal quotes and proposals for submission to the Sales Department and Customers.
7. Work with internal departments to establish cost models based on actual data.
8. Work with outside supplier base to obtain quotes/pricing on products to assure pricing accuracy.
9. Other duties as required.

Skills & Experience:

1. Extensive knowledge of Automation, Secondary Equipment, Special Machines, Robotics, Vision Systems, and Material Handling.
2. Plastic part processing such as ultrasonic welding, joining, punching/forming, adhesive apply and bonding systems, and various assembly process such as insertion, clipping, fastener driving, and riveting.
3. Familiarity with SolidWorks and data manipulation.
4. Direct experience with Mechanical Design, Machining Processes, Mechanical Assembly, and Controls/ Electrical/ Pneumatic / Hydraulic systems an asset.
5. Understanding of quality systems (ISO), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles

Requirements:

1. Thoroughness and attention to detail.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and schedules.
4. Positively interact with Customers, colleagues, and management.
5. Valid Ontario Driver’s license and Canadian Passport.
6. Ability to travel to and within Canada and USA.
7. Follow all Health and Safety procedures.

Education:

1. College Graduate in the disciplines of either Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.