Job descriptionSalary: $90,000 - $130,000 plus bonus Location: Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, or Montreal Your New Company Join a global technology leader driving the digital transformation of industry. This organization is redefining how factories, infrastructure, and industrial systems operate—combining automation, digitalization, and intelligent networking to solve complex challenges and improve lives worldwide. You’ll thrive in an environment that values curiosity, innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning, while offering the scale and resources to build a long-term career. Your New Role As an Application Engineer / Specialist – Automation and Industrial Networking, you’ll join a high-impact Sales Acceleration team supporting the growth of advanced factory automation and industrial control solutions across Canada. This is a customer-facing, technical role where you’ll partner closely with field sales teams, distributors, system integrators, and end customers. You’ll act as a trusted technical advisor across the full sales lifecycle—designing automation architectures, delivering proof-of-concept solutions, and supporting customers from concept through commissioning. Your expertise will directly influence customer success, solution adoption, and market growth. What You’ll Need to Succeed - Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - 5+ years of hands-on experience with factory automation systems - Strong understanding of industrial automation applications and manufacturing environments - Hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms and industrial networks - PLC and/or software programming experience (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, STL, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic) - Experience analyzing requirements and designing automation solutions or architectures - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to travel nationally up to ~30% - Bilingual English/French is an asset Preferred (Nice-to-Haves): - Experience working with OEMs or system integrators - Exposure to industrial networking, HMI/SCADA, machine safety, and proof-of-concept development - Experience with leading PLCs, controllers, and automation platforms - CCNP or comparable networking certifications - Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Google Cybersecurity, Cisco CyberOps Associate) - Action-oriented mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach What You’ll Get in Return - Flexible work environment with strong work–life balance (flex hours, hybrid/remote options) - Competitive total rewards package, including profit sharing - Generous vacation with the option to buy or sell additional time - Career development opportunities with local and global mentorship - Exposure to cutting-edge automation, networking, and digital industry technologies - Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on diversity and innovation - Employee perks, discounts, and recognition programs - Opportunities to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and make a real-world impact What You Need to Do Now If you’re passionate about industrial automation, customer-facing engineering, and helping manufacturers modernize through advanced technology, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.