Applications Engineer - Mechanical Testing (56121)

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Summary of the Job: The primary responsibility of an Applications Engineer is interfacing clients to understand their testing requirements and provide accurate, formal quotations. This role serves as a key technical and customer-facing resource, ensuring client needs are clearly defined and effectively translated into test solutions. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding testing services via email and phone per ATS guidelines.

• Work collaboratively with clients to develop custom test protocols and provide direction and support to inside sales staff.

• Provide clear, professional communication throughout the inquiry and quoting process.

• Prepare quotations for all assigned services using established pricing guidelines, exercising appropriate autonomy.

• Clarify scope and turnaround time with customers and coordinate with lab operations.

• Actively manages sales pipeline (including but not limited to follow-ups and status updates on large active proposals)

• Participate in business development efforts such as client visits

• Develop relationships with key clients and effectively communicate ATS’ full capabilities

Required Education/Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in Mechanical Testing Laboratory.
• Remote option available with right experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in laboratory-related roles.

Necessary Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Testing techniques
• Strong understanding of ASTM and International standards for Mechanical Testing
• Self-Motivated

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in the office and occasionally in a lab setting during customer tours.

ITAR

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.