Applications Engineer

Promation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Promation in Oakville, Ontario, seeks an Applications Engineer who can translate complex customer requirements into practical automation solutions. You will work at the intersection of engineering, estimating, and business development to lead RFQ/RFP responses, create automation concepts, and develop cost estimates.

You will collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams to build winning proposals and support site visits, with hands-on CAD concept design and risk mitigation throughout the

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Experience in automation, automotive manufacturing, machine building, or systems integration.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs, technical proposals, estimating, or applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of automation systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating 2D/3D CAD concepts and equipment layouts.
• Strong technical problem-solving and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and proposal deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of customer RFQ/RFP responses.
• Assess customer requirements and develop competitive solution strategies.
• Own proposal timelines from kick-off through final submission.
• Develop project estimates, scope, and technical proposal content.
• Support customer site visits, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Coordinate input from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Develop innovative concepts for custom automation and automotive applications.
• Create 2D/3D CAD concepts and equipment layouts.
• Review technical specifications, project scope, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to determine equipment, materials, and technical solutions.
• Identify technical risks and develop solutions early in the proposal process.
• Support awarded projects through effective handoff to project execution teams.
• Improve estimating accuracy, proposal quality, and project planning.
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and proposal process standardization.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

RFQ/RFP experience

Automation systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost estimation

Proposal development

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation degree or diploma

Tools

2D CAD concepts

3D CAD concepts

Job description

Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of custom automation, tooling, and robotic systems based in Oakville, Ontario. Through our Automation, Nuclear, and Industrial divisions, we deliver innovative turnkey solutions to customers across Canada and globally.

Role Description

We are looking for an Applications Engineer who can turn complex customer requirements into smart, practical automation solutions.

Working at the intersection of engineering, estimating, and business development, you will lead the technical development of RFQ/RFP responses, create automation concepts, develop cost estimates, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to build winning solutions.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Proposals & Applications

• Lead the technical development of customer RFQ/RFP responses
• Assess customer requirements and develop competitive solution strategies
• Own proposal timelines from kick-off through final submission
• Develop project estimates, scope, and technical proposal content
• Support customer site visits, presentations, and technical discussions
• Coordinate input from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers

Technical & Engineering

• Develop innovative concepts for custom automation and automotive applications
• Create 2D/3D CAD concepts and equipment layouts
• Review technical specifications, project scope, and customer requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to determine equipment, materials, and technical solutions
• Identify technical risks and develop solutions early in the proposal process
• Support awarded projects through effective handoff to project execution teams

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

• Improve estimating accuracy, proposal quality, and project planning
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement and proposal process standardization
• Mentor and support junior team members

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline
• Experience in automation, automotive manufacturing, machine building, or systems integration
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs, technical proposals, estimating, or applications engineering
• Strong understanding of automation systems and manufacturing processes
• Experience creating 2D/3D CAD concepts and equipment layouts
• Strong technical problem-solving and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and proposal deadlines

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Retirement Savings Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Exposure to innovative and complex automation projects
• A collaborative and supportive engineering environment

Salary range: $90,000 – $114,000

This job posting is for an active, existing vacancy within our organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.