Application Engineering Associate (Automation)

Location: Winnipeg, MB
Job Posting Reference: IR361

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer.

Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.

We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, apply today and discover your potential with Lakeside!

What you will be doing in the role of Application Engineering Associate (Automation):

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing written proposals and quotations for process automation and control systems for Emerson automation platforms (DeltaV and other), complimentary 3^rd party products and engineering/implementation services
• Reviewing incoming specifications and RFQ’s and working with clients to clarify and develop a scope of work to align to a proposed solution
• Lead and support proposal development including detailed technical solutions through the development of the bill of material, pricing, engineering estimate, schedules as well as commercial proposals
• Participate in bid review/clarification meeting for technical and commercial negotiations
• Product selection, scoping and pricing
• Ensuring proper transition of proposal to project management and implementation team
• Performing necessary performance calculations and analysis, troubleshooting processes or product-related issues
• Up selling products to customers to increase sales volume
• Promoting specific product lines

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• University Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering
• One to Five (1-5) years of relevant experience, particularly with control systems, PLCs or similar automation or project engineering focus
• Strategic thinker
• Analytical skills
• Results oriented
• Customer oriented
• Effective communication skills

What we give YOU!

• Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
• A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
• Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
• A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
• Challenging work and direct exposure to key industries in the Canadian market
• A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program!

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity.  We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@lakesidecontrols.com and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.