Applications Engineering

Summary
Job Description
The Applications Engineer will work closely with Sales, Systems Engineering, Operations, Technical Director and multi-disciplines Engineering functions, both locally and at sister company sites, to develop solutions meeting customer and industry requirements. Will be a part of a team based in Warminster (US) and Mataro (Barcelona, Spain), to deliver detailed project proposals for approximately 100 projects annually, with project value ranging between $1m and $10m.
Responsible for detailed review of customer requirements and development of solutions to meet the needs of the customer, and generation of consequent bid, costing and quotation packages. Role should develop detailed understanding of design/build/qualification/production of aseptic primary packaging and finishing systems, where use tools to help the team to identify and monitor risks and opportunities affecting quality, cost and time in delivery of the customer's project. Focus is also required to follow level in engineering design and execution established by the company. Implementing a configure to order mentality in all projects that is possible and Engineering to Order in which are needed.

• Responsible for collecting all costing and prepare the bid packages to meet customers' needs in compliance with industry best practice and standards
• Participate on front end of sales process through bid, to successful confirmation of URS after receipt of order, and handover to project management and systems engineering
• Initiate project risk assessment covering safety, legal, commercial, engineering, manufacturing and service aspects
• Use of common practice, process and tools helping the team to deliver quickly and accurately
• Collect from engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Identification of innovative and cost-effective designs for systems, sub-systems and components of technologically complex equipment used in pharmaceutical industry
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Perform assigned activities in applications engineering for aligning activities with sales requirements
• Participates in the formulation of new equipment performance requirements and the translation into design Specifications and equipment concepts
• Interfaces with customers and the Sales team on technical matters relations to new and refurbished equipment
• Owner to review URS for clarifications and propose exceptions and changes to custormer URS if is needed
• Usage of modern design validations tools/techniques and methodologies, such as FEA, DFMA and DFSS
• Leads negotiation in front of sales for what is in/out of scope for design work and deliverables. Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications
• Researches avaliable technologies with the objective of improving equipment quality, reducing cost or increasing employee safety; develops sensible plans to evaluate, implement and then to audit the efficacy of completed technology improvement projects
• Determines the required design parameters for testing of products and the preparation of test packages
• Consults with manufacturing personnel (internal and external) in fabrication of control or power apparatus and equipment, and help to determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products
• Handles multiple projects and assignments for concurrent flow from sales
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities and functional disciplines
  

Additional Information
EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, plus 2 years of experience with pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing or chemical engineering
  

Experience / Qualifications

• Business fluency in Spanish and English, verbal and written. Fluency in Catalan language is an advantage
• Knoweledge and understanding of the following standards and regulations: FDA cGMP, ISPE GAMP5, ASME BPE, ISO 14644, GHS and EudraLex Vol 4 EU Annex 1
• Experience in the application of configure-to-order and engineer-to-order
• Demonstrated skills and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Draftsight
• Sound working knoweledge of ERP systems
• Has the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Has worked in organizations with a high level of integrity and accountability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective human relations and negotiation skills
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong focus on accurancy and detail, with good questioning skills
  

ATS Scientific Products CULTURE

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve peoples' lives
• We are customer-focused and value our team's expertise
• We respect each other and foster a collaboration work environment
• We innovate and are open to change
• We are responsible and accountable and act with integrity
• WE LIKE WHAT WE DO!
  

ATS Scientific Products INDUSTRIES OFFERS

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% time home office
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible Holiday days calendar
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and
• Continue your career growth
  

GDPR
By applying for this role, you give permission for SP to use and store your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information you provide to review your application for the specific role applied for. We will process this data for recruitment purposes only, this may include being sent to the US for review and further processing. We will not disclose your information to any third party unless legally required to do so.
We would like to keep this data until our open role is filled. When that period is over, we will archive the information which will be deleted annually.
H&S
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.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• 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