Food Processing Applications Engineer - Design & Sales

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Applications Engineer / Specialist / Associate to provide engineering sales support for project opportunities and report to the Sales Applications Manager.

You will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced colleagues within the Applications and Outside Sales Teams, making this position an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the food processing industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Registered P.Eng. preferred; if not licensed, considered as Applications Specialist.
• Experience in food processing, mechanical equipment design, sales, project estimation, proposal writing, equipment manufacturing, P&IDs and refrigeration.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D drafting.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to learn engineering concepts, equipment function and basic physics.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills in clear written and verbal form.
• Detail-oriented with focus on small details affecting solutions.
• Able to rapidly grasp project requirements and manage multiple tasks.
• Energetic, collaborative, deadline-driven with proactive teamwork.
• Proficiency in MS Office platforms (Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer requirements, bid packages, scope information and drawings.
• Design/configure proposed equipment with FPS fabrication and buyouts from other OEMs.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure a functional, cost-effective process line.
• Create 2D or 3D technical equipment and layout sales drawings.
• Complete a cost study of the project.
• Prepare professional proposals and bid documents.
• Handoff won projects to the Project Management Office.
• Maintain and update design templates, tools and records.
• Assist in drafting analysis reports and sales support documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Engineering problem solving

Sales support

Communication skills

Project estimation

Proposal writing

Team collaboration

MS Office

P&IDs understanding

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Excel

Teams

Job description

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Applications Engineer / Specialist / Associate to provide engineering sales support for project opportunities and report to the Sales Applications Manager.

You will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced colleagues within the Applications and Outside Sales Teams, making this position an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the food processing industry.