Automation Solutions Engineer - RFQ/RFP Lead

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

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