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BOS Innovations Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Applications Engineer (BOS USA)

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

BOS Innovations Inc. is a leader in industrial automation solutions, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies. The Senior Mechanical Applications Engineer will collaborate with the sales team and customers to develop automation concepts and quotations, ensuring they meet customer requirements and enhance production processes.

Industrial AutomationLaserManufacturingService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Follow the Sales processes to create quotations and win business for BOS

Full review of the application and development of a professionally packaged quotation containing a high-level of attention to detail

Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of customer production processes and develop strategies for enhancing them to offer better solutions

Review and analyze customer documents (including requests for quotes, scopes of work, and equipment specifications/standards), lead site visits/reviews of applications, and review product designs and past BOS history of equipment to ensure concept is optimized and effective, meeting customer specifications and expectations

Develop mechanical design concepts and estimated bill of materials (BOM's) at cell and station levels

Coordinate and communicate with customer technical counterparts to gain understanding of needs and develop relationships with key influencers

Identify key project components to be sourced by BOS and develop requests for quotes to identify technical capabilities and costs directly from suppliers

Lead collaboration with BOS engineering when additional support is required to create the best possible concept

Support accurate costing for quotes by individually analyzing and estimating time and material requirements for each aspect of the project

Support the team presenting quotes both internally and externally to customers to explain concept and validate budget

Support the delivery of professional sales presentations and occasionally tour customers/prospects through BOS

Attend project kickoffs and concept reviews to provide detailed explanation of budget and scope

Daily timesheet completion to ensure proper time allocation for cost of sales tracking

Weekly expense reports due by 5pm Friday afternoon for the completed week, including the prior weekend; approved travel includes site visits, quote presentations/reviews, and project kick-off/launch meetings

Support organization and management of quote folders and files

Review and compare past projects and quotes to identify areas of improvement

Help develop and improve standards/methods/processes to be used by the Team to achieve goals

Help develop and maintain tools/instruments/software/supplies for the Team and develop systems to manage them

Identify quoting and process inefficiencies and work with Team to find solutions to increase output and reduce stress

Continuous research of new technologies to ensure customers are provided with the best possible concept

Maintain general knowledge of automated products and their applications

Training and mentoring of BOS employees to share expertise, knowledge, and lessons learned to improve the company and leave a legacy

Address and elevate problems 1st to Manager, then to president, using the ACE principal:

Action - Agree to a specific action with a measurable deliverable with your teammate(s)

Compel - Compel your teammate(s) that the deliverable is at risk, ask how you can help, and agree that you will need to elevate for help to avoid a failure

Elevate - Elevate with just the facts of the problem and the proposed resolution and where help is needed to avoid failure

Qualification

Mechanical DesignSolidWorksAutomation Industry ExperienceSolidWorks PDMCross-Functional CollaborationSolution Oriented MindsetBasic Controls UnderstandingClear Communication

Required

Hands-on experience from the automation industry

Solid foundation in mechanical design, supported by a relevant degree or diploma

Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM

Ability to develop clear, efficient mechanical concepts and accurate BOM estimates

Comfortable working on-site and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Engaging directly with customers and presenting concepts to both technical and leadership audiences

Thrives in a healthy, accountable work culture

Understanding root causes, learning from failure, and sharing insights with others

Clear communication skills

Ability to work well in fast-paced environments

Strong technical judgement, openness, and a solution-oriented mindset

Basic understanding of controls to create well-rounded automation concepts

Eligible to travel to Canada

Benefits

Mentorship and Leadership Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Annual Profit Sharing

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Referral Bonus Program

Banked Hours Program

Staff appreciation lunches & Socials

Bi-annual company events

Career planning & goal setting

Employee Recognition Programs

Performance Appraisal Program

Company branded apparel

Employee Assistance Program

Company

BOS Innovations Inc.

BOS Innovations executes industrial automation solutions with excellence that solve manufacturers’ challenges with advanced technology for the future.

Founded in 1995