Application Engineer

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Located in Grimsby, ON

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

We are seeking a motivated Applications Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team that designs and develops custom mechanical solutions for clients across a variety of industries including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, entertainment, rail transit, and power generation.

 

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical design, problem-solving, and cost estimation to develop innovative mechanical solutions that meet unique customer requirements.

 

Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop complex mechanical equipment, tooling, and components to meet customer specifications.

·         Prepare cost estimates for sales proposals, including estimating required production hours and material costs for custom equipment.

·         Maintain and update key applications documentation including Project Estimates, Costing Data, Design and Work History, and Historical Inflation Data.

·         Work closely with the Sales Team, providing technical support and assisting with proposal development.

·         Review customer specifications and technical documentation, providing clarifications, comments, and exceptions where required.

·         Participate in meetings and reviews during the proposal preparation and project evaluation process.

·         Support the applications engineering team with document preparation, publishing, and formatting as needed.

·         Perform engineering calculations using Excel to help specify mechanical systems including motors, steel beams, hydraulic power units, and linear actuators.

·         Develop preliminary design concepts in SolidWorks to communicate engineering solutions to customers.

 

Skills & Qualifications

·         Solid understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems design and integration.

·         Experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design.

·         Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a focus on technical problem-solving.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

·         Ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner.

·         Demonstrated flexibility and sound judgment when working with changing priorities or evolving project requirements.

Education & Experience

·         Relevant post-secondary education in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field).

·         Minimum two (2) years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related technical field.

·         Experience with project cost estimating is considered an asset.

·         Experience preparing or delivering technical presentations is an asset.

·         SolidWorks experience is required.

 

Additional Information

This job posting is for current vacancies with our client.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools used to screen applications based on keywords and minimum qualifications. All hiring decisions are made by a human reviewer.

 

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