Applications Engineering Specialist - Service Co-op

• Propose and develop solutions to support performance of automated systems after installation at the customer facility
• Create an initial work plan and project schedule
• Develop cost and price models for proposed solutions
• Draft proposals with keen attention to detail
• Conform to proposal delivery expectations and promote continuous improvement ideas for on time delivery for proposals
• Present solutions, costing, and pricing to management for approvals
• Follow opportunities through the sales process and keep records of customer interactions using Customer Relationship Management system (SalesForce and Oracle)
• Develop business tools aimed at streamlining how we gather, analysis and share data
• Ad-hoc projects such as developing and implementing new tools/enhancements
• Additional duties as required

• Completed at least 4 semesters from a post-secondary degree program in Mechanical/Systems/Electrical engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Salesforce, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, SolidWorks, and Windows
• Understanding of Business Development and Project Management
• Working knowledge and/or familiarity with automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes
• Understanding the big picture while being detailed oriented
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and resilient
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

VBA, or other programming skills

• Subsidized breakfast and lunch daily
• free gourmet beverages - coffee, tea and hot chocolate
• Treat day is every other week
• Five vacation days
• Half-Day Fridays
• Ability to participate in a variety of charitable events
• Social club that offers social events throughout the year
• Fully equipped production facilities that are clean, quiet and climate controlled
• Working on challenging engineering projects
• Comprehensive training including formal study and mentoring within your team