Application Engineer

• Required to travel to various sites across North America 3 to 5 times a year for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Do you enjoy working as part of a team, traveling, and pushing your limits by tackling complex technical challenges? Are you looking to grow your career in a stimulating industry that’s undergoing major transformation, supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team? Would you like the opportunity to advance your career with diverse possibilities across multiple sectors? Here’s a great opportunity for you!

What the Application Engineer does:

• Support the technical execution of projects, from design to commissioning;
• Define equipment specifications and parameters according to customer requirements;
• Define system configurations, review component sizing, perform calculations, and develop technical solutions;
• Ensure the integration of various systems within the project scope;
• Adapt design concepts to the project in progress and participate in product development when necessary;
• Support all stakeholders involved before and after the design process (Projects, Drafting, Manufacturing, Installation, and Commissioning).

The Application Engineer collaborates with:

• Members of the Engineering team
• Product Line Managers
• Project Directors
• Drafting team
• Manufacturing
• Installation and Commissioning teams
• Travel to various sites across North America
• Number/Frequency of trips: 3–5 per year
• Duration of trips: 10–12 days

Main tasks while traveling:

• Take measurements on existing equipment requiring modification;
• Participate in meetings with clients.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Autonomy, methodical and rigorous approach, customer satisfaction mindset;
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure;
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and negotiation problem-solving skills;
• Project management skills with proven experience;
• Knowledge of the sawmill industry is a major asset;
• Stress tolerance and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Technical knowledge:

• Manufacturing Processes: 6/10
• Excel: 8/10
• Solid Works: 7/10
• AutoCAD: 6/10
• Finite Element Calculations: 6/10

Why join Comact as an Application Engineer:

Being part of the Comact team means much more than a competitive salary and benefits package. It also means:

• Enjoying a flexible work schedule that promotes work–life balance;
• Access to a professional development approach tailored to your experience, strengths, and career goals;
• Working with cutting‑edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics;
• Gaining hands‑on learning through real field experiences with our clients;
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across North America.