Application Engineer

Altis; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Mentorship

Cross-functional projects

Professional development

Job summary

Altis is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist in Brampton, ON, on-site with a path to one remote day per week after training. You will review customer specs, prepare quotations, and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales to deliver high-quality solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in a similar role, a relevant engineering degree, and strong Excel/Office skills, plus excellent communication across tech and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in application engineering, technical inside sales, or a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience interacting with customers, interpreting technical specifications, selecting equipment, and preparing technical quotations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
• Experience with switchgear or other electrical power distribution equipment is considered an asset.
• Experience using JDE or Salesforce is an asset, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and determine the technical and commercial requirements for each application.
• Prepare accurate quotations and cost models while recommending standard or customized product solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance to the Sales team and, as expertise grows, support customer discussions directly.
• Participate in contract review meetings and communicate engineering requirements for production and manufacturing.

Skills

Customer interaction

Technical quotations

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical power distribution

CRM (JDE/Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JDE

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Brampton, ON (On-site, with the opportunity to transition to 1 remote day per week after training)

Language: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required

Background Check Requirement: References and background check required as part of the hiring process

About the Opportunity

Join an established Canadian manufacturer that designs and produces electrical equipment for utility and industrial customers. As an Application Engineering Specialist, you'll support customers by interpreting technical requirements, recommending product solutions, preparing quotations, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality service.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales while developing expertise across a diverse product portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction.

What's In It for You

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and profit sharing
• Structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced colleagues and leadership
• Exposure to cross-functional projects that support long-term career growth
• A collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional development

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll review customer specifications and determine the technical and commercial requirements for each application.
• You’ll prepare accurate quotations and cost models while recommending standard or customized product solutions.
• You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are met.
• You’ll provide technical guidance to the Sales team and, as your expertise grows, support customer discussions directly.
• You’ll participate in contract review meetings and communicate engineering requirements for production and manufacturing.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in application engineering, technical inside sales, or a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience interacting with customers, interpreting technical specifications, selecting equipment, and preparing technical quotations
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams
• Experience with switchgear or other electrical power distribution equipment is considered an asset
• Experience using JDE or Salesforce is an asset, but training will be provided

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, building relationships, and continuously learning. If you're comfortable working with customers and want to grow your expertise across increasingly complex product lines, you'll have the support and mentorship to build a long-term career with us."\

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