Senior Applications Engineer

itec group, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join a stable manufacturing environment. You will support customers, develop technical solutions, and collaborate with engineering, sales, production, and projects to ensure equipment and applications meet specifications.

Responsibilities include understanding customer requirements, reviewing drawings and specs, providing technical support through sales to commissioning, troubleshooting, and identifying improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation, or related field.
• Strong background in applications engineering, technical sales or project engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specs.
• Experience with hydraulic equipment and controls is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand technical requirements and equipment needs.
• Develop and recommend equipment and engineering solutions based on specs.
• Review customer requirements and project documentation.
• Provide technical support through sales, design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls-related issues.
• Assist with equipment selection, sizing and application development.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations and presentations.
• Support projects with technical guidance and customer interaction.

Skills

Applications Engineering

Technical Sales

Project Engineering

PLC controls

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation

Tools

PLC programming

CAD

Job description

We're excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as Senior Applications Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Applications Engineer looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing environment in Hamilton, Ontario.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting customers, developing technical solutions, and working closely with engineering, sales, production, and project teams to ensure equipment and applications meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, applications, and equipment needs
• Develop and recommend appropriate equipment and engineering solutions based on customer specifications
• Review customer requirements, technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Provide technical support throughout the sales, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning processes
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment is properly designed and meets application requirements
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and controls-related issues
• Assist with equipment selection, sizing, and application development
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, documentation, and presentations as required
• Support project teams with technical expertise and provide guidance on equipment functionality and application requirements
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, equipment demonstrations, and commissioning activities when required
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, process improvements, and alternative technical solutions
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers and internal teams
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements

• Engineering Degree or Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline
• Strong previous experience in an Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, Project Engineering, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic equipment and hydraulic systems is mandatory
• Ability to understand equipment applications and develop practical technical solutions
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment, components, and manufacturing processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and project teams
• Some experience with PLC-based equipment and controls would be considered a strong asset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year