APPLICATIONS - ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT- APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING

Eclipse Automation•Cambridge, ON

85d•$95,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Manager - Applications Engineer is a key member of the sales team, responsible for developing proposals and supporting the Sales Account Managers. Key directives include responding to requests for quotations in a timely and efficient manner, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

Requirements

University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent experience
Must have excellent experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works and be an expert in MS Office
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls and integration of equipment
Experience and working knowledge of most CSA, ANSI and CE standards
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality proposals within tight timeframes, with changing priorities
Must be self-motivated and lead by example with a positive attitude and outlook in the company

Nice To Haves

Conflict resolution skills are and asset

Responsibilities

Participate in customer RFQ review meetings, either on-site at the customer or in-house
Prepare cell layout drawings for the various RFQ's
Liaise between mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and assembly manufacturing groups for technical assistance in developing concepts and processes and provide assistance in estimating labor and material costs to meet customer requirements
Liaise with suppliers to obtain estimates of major material and equipment costs required for the preparation of budgets and proposals
Prepare equipment layouts.
Participate in the elaboration of the list and schedule of technical deliverables for the complete project as well as the corresponding list of interfaces
Technical follow-up during engineering, procurement & construction
Identify technical risks and their impact on the project & mitigate their effects
Prepares specifications and estimates costs
Provide proactive customer design support for vertically integrated components and complex electro-mechanical assemblies
Work with internal and external design and technology functions to create unique specifications and applications
Work to specific project budgets and timelines provided by Applications Manager
Prepare draft budget and quotation proposals for review with the Applications Engineering Lead, the Sales Manager and Key Account Managers
Attend escalation and red flags as directed by Applications Manager
Promote positive relations with internal customers, partners, customers, vendors, and distributors
Recommend and consistently administer policies and procedures to enhance department operations and support continuous improvement
Enforce and promote Eclipse policies throughout the entire company including Human Resources, personal development, Safety and Environmental
Recommend Eclipse Data Base improvements on an ongoing basis to increase efficiency throughout the company
Liaise between all departments as required to ensure on time delivery proposals, and internal procedures are executed in a timely manner
Notify the Applications Manager as early as possible if milestones cannot be met
Attend appropriate meetings when required
Ensure that Company ISO Standards are followed
Work with Human Resources and abide to Employment Standards Act and the Eclipse Employee Handbook
Promote environmentally and ergonomically safe conceptual product and/or processes to ensure safety of Eclipse personnel and the customer’s employees
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Eclipse Automation Conduct Code
Adhere to the Eclipse Project Operating Policy
Maintain company confidentiality and ensure employees know accurate information as required
Maintain good corporate citizen role in support of the Eclipse corporate Vision
Foster the development of a culture reflective of the core values of the business
Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company
Complete other duties and projects as assigned