Applications Engineer

Job Title: Applications Engineer
Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 per year
Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Applications Engineer is a key member of the sales team, responsible for developing proposals and supporting the Sales Account Managers. Key directives include maintaining and servicing specific customer accounts and responding to requests for quotations in a timely and efficient manner, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

• Participate in customer RFQ review meetings, either on-site at the customer or in-house
• Prepare cell layout drawings for the various RFQ's
• Liaise between mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and assembly manufacturing groups for technical assistance in developing concepts and processes and provide assistance in estimating labor and material costs to meet customer requirements
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain estimates of major material and equipment costs required for the preparation of budgets and proposals
• Prepare equipment layouts.
• Participate in the elaboration of the list and schedule of technical deliverables for the
  complete project as well as the corresponding list of interfaces
• Write technical specifications
• Technical follow-up during engineering, procurement & construction
• Identify technical risks and their impact on the project & mitigate their effects
• Prepares specifications and estimates costs
• Provide proactive customer design support for vertically integrated components and complex electro-mechanical assemblies
• Work with internal and external design and technology functions to create unique specifications and applications
• Work to specific project budgets and timelines provided by Applications Manager
• Prepare draft budget and quotation proposals for review with the Applications Supervisor, the Sales Manager and Key Account Managers
• Attend escalation and red flags as directed by Applications Manager
• Recognize problems, initiate action, assist in problem solving and evaluate results
• Assist with conflict resolution at early stages
• Promote positive relations with internal customers, partners, customers, vendors, and distributors
• Liaise between all departments as required to ensure on time delivery proposals, and internal procedures are executed in a timely manner
• Notify the Applications Manager as early as possible if milestones cannot be met
• Attend appropriate meetings when required (Opportunity Review & Short Term Bookings)
• Ensure that Company ISO Standards are followed
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned
• Expectation of travel up to 30% of time could be anticipated, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

• 5+ years of experience within an automation experience (OEM)
• 5+ years of experience in an applications engineering capacity
• Experience with projects within the life sciences industry is an asset
• University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Must have excellent experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works and be familiar with MS Office
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls and integration of equipment
• Experience and working knowledge of most CSA, ANSI and CE standards
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality proposals within tight time frames, with changing priorities
• Conflict resolution skills are and asset
• Must be self-motivated and lead by example with a positive…