Application Engineer

Join our highly skilled, global team at
BBS Automation
—where innovation, precision engineering, and collaboration shape the future of automation.

We represent a legacy built on technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous innovation. Our teams have been part of this journey from the beginning, helping to build the next generation of automation with every solution we design, build, and support.

With over
200 employees across Chicago (Bartlett, IL), Atlanta (Lawrenceville, GA), and Guadalajara, Mexico
, our North American team develops, designs, and manufactures high-performance assembly and testing technology systems for the
mobility
,
medical technology
, and
consumer goods
market segments. Our people are our most valuable asset—bringing together diverse skills, cultures, and ideas to solve complex challenges for our customers.

Why Work at BBS Automation?

At BBS, we engineer for impact. With more than 60 years of experience and a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we deliver scalable, turnkey automation systems through our
One Source
model—ensuring consistency, quality, and service anywhere in the world.

We believe in
People. Process. Performance.
We live by our 2025 mission pillars:
Innovation, Customer Solutions, Market Growth, Sustainability, and People First.

As part of our
ALL4ONE
culture, we champion collaboration across teams and regions to ensure every employee plays a meaningful role in our shared success.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth in technical, professional, and leadership tracks
• A supportive, team-based environment that values creativity and performance
• Work that has a tangible impact on industries and communities worldwide

We Work Hard—and Celebrate Even Harder

Our culture thrives on respect, collaboration, and yes—fun. Whether it's a
ping pong tournament
, a
chess match
, or showing off your skills at our
open mic events
, you'll find a team that values what you bring—both on and off the production floor.

So if you're ready to
build smarter, automate further, and grow together
, apply now.

Join BBS Automation—and help shape the future of global manufacturing.

Join BBS Automation – Where Global Innovation Meets Local Precision

Join our highly skilled, global team at
BBS Automation
—where innovation, precision engineering, and collaboration shape the future of automation.

We represent a legacy built on technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous innovation. Our teams have been part of this journey from the beginning, helping to build the next generation of automation with every solution we design, build, and support.

With over
200 employees across Chicago (Bartlett, IL), Atlanta (Lawrenceville, GA), and Guadalajara, Mexico
, our North American team develops, designs, and manufactures high-performance assembly and testing technology systems for the
mobility
,
medical technology
, and
consumer goods
market segments. Our people are our most valuable asset—bringing together diverse skills, cultures, and ideas to solve complex challenges for our customers.

Why Work at BBS Automation?

At BBS, we engineer for impact. With more than 60 years of experience and a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we deliver scalable, turnkey automation systems through our
One Source
model—ensuring consistency, quality, and service anywhere in the world.

We believe in
People. Process. Performance.

We live by our 2025 mission pillars:
Innovation, Customer Solutions, Market Growth, Sustainability, and People First.

As part of our
ALL4ONE
culture, we champion collaboration across teams and regions to ensure every employee plays a meaningful role in our shared success.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth in technical, professional, and leadership tracks
• A supportive, team-based environment that values creativity and performance
• Work that has a tangible impact on industries and communities worldwide

We Work Hard—and Celebrate Even Harder

Our culture thrives on respect, collaboration, and yes—fun. Whether it's a
ping pong tournament
, a
chess match
, or showing off your skills at our
open mic events
, you'll find a team that values what you bring—both on and off the production floor.

So if you're ready to
build smarter, automate further, and grow together
, apply now.

Join BBS Automation—and help shape the future of global manufacturing.

POSITION: Applications Engineer (Exempt)

DEPARTMENT: Applications Engineering

REPORTS TO: Applications Engineering Manager

TRAVEL: 10%

Objective:

Performs a wide variety of technical assessments of Customers' and Markets' requirements in support of Sales and Business development activities, reviews design, performance and overall systems requirements and functional data with the engineering group; develops and prepares detailed proposals for potential and existing accounts/customers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conceptual development, preparation of cost model and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects.
• Involves key members of engineering management in cost models and conceptual layout, in projects where technical complexity is large.
• Assists engineers and other technical staff in the design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications.
• Involves third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process, where necessary.
• Travels to the customer's site to assist in project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards.
• Provides sales presentations to customer personnel, when required.
• Obtains and prepares detailed estimates of time, quantities, labor and material costs required for work areas such as; product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes.
• Assembles and collects all necessary technical information and customer specifications from engineering and sales & marketing, to prepare detailed proposals.
• Assists in special projects in support for engineering and sales and marketing.
• Adequately defines scope of work in proposals to allow project manager and project team to begin work on system.
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.
• Arrivals at work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain International Standardization Organization ISO13485 standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial design/Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years' experience in mechanical/electrical systems design and applications engineering, working knowledge of material handling, robotics, machine controls and manufacturing engineering and processes.
• Requires solid technical assessment and presentation skills, knowledge of preparing complex proposals and quotes.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design tools such as 2D and 3D software ACAD or SolidWorks.

Physical Demands:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor and possible extensive travel in an aircraft including overnight stays in the United States and other countries.
• Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.