Application Engineer, Automation & Instrumentation

Description

• Coordinating closely with the Product Marketing team on various Marketing activities such as Product launch Seminars, Application Presentations and Workshops
• Develop Sales Collateral such as value proposition demo programs
• Understand end customer requirements and develop proof of concept System architecture and Recommended Parts list for end customers
• Facilitates technical communication across departments to ensure seamless integration of solutions, accelerate project timelines, and enhance overall customer experience
• Coordinates with team members to develop and implement effective technical knowledge transfer to customers, Siemens, and channel personnel
• Assists customers with commissioning machines, debugging complex automation and control systems and machine processes, testing and tuning technology functions, and optimizing machine performance
• Implements a yearly learning and development plan focusing on technical skills and engineering soft skills
• Focus on Factory Automation and Measurement Intelligence Solutions with customer facing and regional focus
• Continuous learning with growing technologies by engaging with marketing segments, application notes, FAQs to improve technical skills and knowledge
• Working closely with Siemens Sales Organization, exclusive Industrial Distributors and Siemens Solution Partners, to demonstrate technical features and benefits of Siemens Automation portfolio
• Provides technical product advice for the development and implementation of complex or unique customer solutions
• Prepares and presents detailed technical proposals, including product demonstrations and solution prototypes
• Stay well informed on industry changes while participating in professional organizations, where possible
• Technically represent and interface with Siemens HQ and Competence Centre on complex customer projects
• Drives the adoption and integration of advanced factory automation technologies to enhance customer competitiveness, accelerate time-to-market, and support Siemens' growth objectives in the Canadian automation market
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Understanding the value added and service offerings while partnering with customers to further understand their needs in order to provide them with a consultative technical solution
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams by sharing expertise, guiding solution development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Acts as the technical expert for factory automation, industrial control and instrumentation solutions for the Canadian market
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Serves as an escalation point for resolving complex technical challenges, providing on-site support when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and system reliability

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to size the Factory Automation applications based on application requirements
• Bachelor's/Master's or Diploma of Engineering/Science in electrical/computer/mechanical engineering or computer science
• Strong knowledge of Industrial applications involving Factory Automation Products
• PLC Programming and/or Computer Programming Language experience (i.e. LAD, Structured Text, STL, C++, Javascript, Visual Basic, etc)
• Measurement Intelligence (MI) knowledge is a plus
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning and seizes more opportunity than others. Can rally the organization behind the right opportunities and initiatives
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills along with proven ability to provide technical training in French and English (bi-lingual)
• Application experience in industries such as OEMs or System Integration
• Machine Safety
• Proof of concept development
• Must be willing to travel nationally on short notice
• Hands-on experience in Industrial Automation Platforms, Industrial networks, Factory Automation and Instrumentation
• Ability to understand and influence customers and system integrators on the utilization of SIMATIC products
• Working experience with Siemens Automation products, SIMATIC PLCs and industrial automation platforms will be an added advantage
• Must have a proven record of 3+ years of Industry experience on Factory Automation Products

Benefits

• Profit sharing available.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Employee perks and discounts.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance