Application Engineer

Application Engineer / Designer - Mobile Hydraulics (Bilingual) Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance. Applied® is a leading value‑added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. Reporting to the Technical & Project Manager, the Application Engineer / Designer will be responsible for providing fluid power design solutions for mobile equipment. This will include hydraulic system design and optimization, component selection and design, and hydraulic system troubleshooting. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with the customer, AIT’s Sales team and an Electronics & Controls Specialist. The ideal candidate must be bilingual, experienced, result driven and team focused. Responsibilities Design and develop hydraulic systems for mobile equipment Create and maintain detailed hydraulic schematics for designs & components Create and manage 3D CAD models, produce 2D fabrication & assembly drawings Provide on-site and remote commissioning & troubleshooting support for projects Work with vendors to obtain pricing & delivery Create and maintain projects bills of material Create and contribute to technical project proposals Oversee technical projects to ensure documentation and quality standards are met Help drive initiatives and results to achieve departmental priorities & targets Take ownership of the development of solutions from concept to completion Stay up to date on the latest technologies while looking for opportunities to enhance Applied’s product and service offerings Coach others in the technologies to help them advance their skills & knowledge. Document value-added services for solutions provided to the customer Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, registered or eligible for registration with OIQ or (whatever the name of the CET equivalent is in QC) 5+ years of experience providing hydraulic and fluid power design solution in mobile hydraulics applications for various industries (agricultural preferred) Skilled in the creation of 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, schematics and instructions is a must Bilingual (French/English) is a must Proficient in Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and/or other risk assessment techniques would be an asset Experience in project management and lean manufacturing would be an asset Knowledge of electronic controls, software development & communication protocols, electrical integration, wiring harnesses design & electrification would be an asset Collaborative spirit with the ability able to develop/maintain relationships with ease inside & outside the organization Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot on-site and remotely Strong communication & presentation skills. Willingness and ability to travel as required (less than 10%) Benefits Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development Company supported community involvement opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Wholesale Location & Compensation Montreal, Quebec, Canada - CA$20.00-CA$25.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr