Automation Applications Engineer

Automation Applications Engineer

Description

Develop solutions and prepare quotations for customers to win business for BOS

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the Customer Management and Quote Development processes to create quotations and win business for BOS
• Primary technical contact at BOS for managing the customer on all assigned opportunities; approved travel includes site visits, quote presentations/reviews, and project kick-off/launch meetings
• Full review of the application and development of professionally packaged quotation containing a high level of attention to detail
• Review and analyze customer documents (including requests for quotes, scopes of work, and equipment specifications/standards), lead site visits/reviews of applications, and review product designs and past BOS history of equipment to ensure concept is optimized and effective, meeting customer specifications and expectations
• Coordinate and communicate with customer technical counterparts to gain understanding of needs and develop relationships with key influencers
• Identify key project components to be sourced by BOS and develop requests for quotes to identify technical capabilities and costs directly from suppliers
• Lead collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to complete quotations, including any testing, simulations, and feasibility studies to validate concepts for feasibility and functionality
• Complete accurate costing for quotes by individually analyzing time and material requirements for each aspect of the project
• Present quotes both internally and externally to customers to explain concept and validate budget
• Produce quoted concepts and written scopes of work that have been evaluated for feasibility and functionality
• Continuous research of new technologies to ensure customers are provided with the best possible concept

Requirements

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering
  • Mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or industrial/manufacturing specialization would be an asset

Experience

• 2-5 years of automation experience would be a strong asset

• Electrical or manufacturing (machining, fabrication, assembly) cost estimation experience would be a strong asset

Knowledge

• Intermediate to expert understanding of automation types related to BOS’ market offering
• General financial knowledge and understanding of costs, margins, and prices

• General understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ability to read engineering drawings

• Understanding of the automation industry, including the custom machine design, build, and commissioning processes

• Technical knowledge to understand the mechanics and principles of automation

• Knowledge of cost drivers within the automation industry and the ability to quantify them (e.g. time, materials, tooling, expenses, etc.)

• Understanding machine build specifications and mechanical or electrical design drawings; creating 2D drawings
• Sourcing subcontractors and performing comparative analyses

• Utilizing industrial knowledge to effectively work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems
• Knowledge of commercial industry and business to business sales

Skills

• Communication skills
• Confident and professional verbal and written communication with all levels of BOS, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Teamwork and collaboration; ability to lead with influence and manage a project
• Information processing, organization, and attention to detail
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Research, mathematics, and data analysis
• Initiative and self-starting
• Technical writing and documentation
• Customer service/care and strategic thinking
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, with advanced/expert level skills in Excel
• Performing under deadline pressure

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Profit sharing

RRSP Employee/Employer Matching Program

Multiple extended health care plans to choose from

Subsidized Lunch Program

Training development program

Staff appreciation lunches & Socials

Bi-annual company events

Career planning & goal setting

Employee recognition program

Performance appraisal program

BOS Promotional Clothing

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Supported Volunteer Program

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.