Value-Add Systems Application Specialist at Tramec LLC – Ontario, New York

CS Automation is a part of the Tramec family, which has facilities located throughout the United States. Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer medical & RX, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, paid vacations, 10 paid holiday's, EAP, gym credit, $2,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, plus much more!

Position Overview

The Value-Add Systems – Application Specialist plays a key role in supporting customers, sales teams, and internal production groups by providing technical expertise on mechanical and pneumatic products, systems, and solutions. This position combines mechanical engineering knowledge with customer-facing communication, documentation and assembly procedure support, ensuring successful production builds of value-add systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into value-add solutions through CS Automation’s Assembly Dept

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the primary technical expert for mechanical and pneumatic components that are specified within value-add systems.
• Assist outside sales in evaluating customer requirements and recommend optimal product configurations or solutions.
• Support product selection, sizing, and integration for new and existing applications.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to customers and sales teams.
• Deliver product presentations, demos, and technical training to customers, and internal staff.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and cost/labor estimates which include packaging specifications.
• Create and/or approve costed BOMs for value-add systems
• Support product qualification testing and assist with verification/validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation associated with assembly production, including application notes, assembly instructions, pictures, etc.
• Work with Assembly Production Coordinator and Team Lead on fixturing/jigs needed to support assembly production.
• Create design (CAD), build instructions and documentation for value-add assemblies as needed.

The Qualified Candidate has

• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, motion control, automation, or product-specific industry technologies.
• Understanding of industry standards and certifications.

• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, applications engineering, or technical support.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, manufacturing processes, and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate customer needs into engineering solutions.
• Willingness to travel

About Us

CS Automation is a world-class automation distributor and contract manufacturing company, providing products and solutions for leading global manufacturers, as well as value-add services to our customers. CS Automation has been a premier distributor for pneumatic components and automation products for over 45 years and has always been a step ahead of the competition in offering value-added services. With that kind of experience, we have become experts at kitting, sub-assembly, and complete assembly applications and solutions. As a world-class automation distributor for some of the leading global manufacturers, CS Automation’s engineering team has helped hundreds of clients in diverse industries create unique solutions to successfully address a wide range of automation challenges. Our extensive value-added assembly capabilities comply with ISO-9001 guidelines and standards, and we have helped design and build literally thousands of assemblies for customers located all over the globe.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Tramec Sloan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Employment Information
We participate in E-Verify, Background Checks & Drug Free Workplace.

Tramec Sloan is a Drug-Free Workplace and follows federal guidelines (marijuana and medical marijuana are not permitted). At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.