Applications Electrical Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Vaughan, ON, CA is seeking an Application Electrical Engineer to prepare material and labor cost estimates for relay and control panel manufacturing projects. You will review proposals, blueprints, and specs to define scope, identify requirements, and submit estimates.

The role collaborates with engineering and project teams to ensure accurate costing. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an estimator in electrical power, strong Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as an estimator or similar role.
• Ability to understand technical electrical and mechanical drawings and requirements.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Switchgear, relay control panel prior experience.
• Experience in electrical power industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and reviews proposals, blueprints, specifications to determine scope of work.
• Communicate with customers during bid phase for clarifications and scope information to complete estimates.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements for each project.
• Create and submit cost estimates for review.
• Attend weekly bid meetings to provide status of open estimates and updates for each project.
• Maintain pricing information from suppliers and update estimate sheets accordingly.
• Work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Partner with engineering, business development, and project management teams to understand technical pieces.

Skills

Excel

Technical drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Switchgear experience

Relay control panels

Job description

Job Summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Application Electrical Engineer located in Vaughan, ON, CA. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Application Electrical Engineer is responsible for preparing material and labor cost estimates for our relay and control panel, switchgear, and steel enclosure manufacturing projects.

What a typical day looks like:

• Gathers and reviews proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other related documents to determine scope of work.
• Communicate with customers during bid phase for clarifications and scope information to complete estimates.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements for each project.
• Create and submit cost estimates for review.
• Attend weekly bid meetings to provide status of open estimates and updates for each project in the pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from suppliers, vendors, and purchasing department and update estimate sheets accordingly.
• Work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Partner with engineering, business development, and project management teams to help understand the technical pieces of the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team, Associates or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field preferred.

• Coursework in a related field/industry.
• At least 5 years of experience as an estimator or similar role
• Ability to understand technical electrical and mechanical drawings and requirements.
• Proficient in Excel
• Switchgear, relay control panel prior experience
• Experience in electrical power industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the- art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.