Application Eng II

G&W Electric Co.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job security – 105+ year company

Air-conditioned facility

Wellness and gym reimbursement

Training and development

Social events

Job summary

G&W Electric invites applications for an Applications Engineering Specialist II in Canada. Working within Inside Sales and reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, you will review customer requirements, interpret specs, prepare quotations and ensure customer needs are met.

You will determine technical and commercial requirements, select equipment, develop cost models, prepare bids, and coordinate with engineering, product management and cross-functional teams to deliver engineered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or preferred.
• Experience preparing technical quotations and bids.
• Strong customer-facing communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine and document customer technical and commercial requirements.
• Interpret specifications and select G&W equipment to meet needs.
• Prepare quotations and engineered package bids for customers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers and suppliers.
• Provide technical support to internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Product Management.
• Develop cost models and determine prices and lead times.

Skills

Customer focus

Quotation preparation

Technical sales support

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JDE

Salesforce

Job description

Working as part of the Inside Sales Team and reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Applications Engineering Specialist II will work collaboratively with their team to review customer requirements, technical specifications, prepare quotations, and ensure that customer needs are met.

As a Application Engineering Specialist II you will:

• Determine and document the technical and commercial requirements of the customers application
• Interpret engineering specifications and select G&W equipment to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare product quotations and bids for engineered packages
• Ongoing communication with customers and suppliers to address technical/commercial inquiries
• Providing technical support and expertise for our outside sales force, consultants and customers
• Work with cross functional teams on various projects
• Interface with Engineering and Product Management teams on product design/ capability inquiries.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Fully and accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application
  • • Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements
    • Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment
    • Determine price levels and lead times
    • Communicate requirements to G&W’s internal teams for engineering and manufacturing
• Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies
• Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfies the application
• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team
• Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team

We are looking for someone who:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a preference for Electrical, Mechanical specialization.
• 3 to 5 Years of experience in an application engineering, inside sales, or related areas preferably in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Switchgear design experience would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with JDE and Salesforce software is an asset.
• Proven experience interacting with customers, preparing quotations, selecting equipment or related duties.
• Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers’ needs

What we offer you:

The base salary for this position is between $75,000-$90,000 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Quarterly Bonuses (Quarterly Incentive + Profit Sharing)
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
• Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Job Security – stable 105+ year company supporting the electrical industry
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Training and Developmental Opportunities
• Continuous Performance Feedback
• Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.
• And many more…

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.