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About the Role

Application Engineer role focused on delivering customized optical and laser-based measurement systems from concept through installation and commissioning. This position requires strong project management capabilities, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination within industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end execution of customer projects, including scope definition, planning, coordination, and delivery.
Participate in order review meetings to confirm technical requirements and develop project work orders.
Develop installation drawing packages, including mechanical layouts, wiring diagrams, and system interconnections.
Configure and adapt optical and instrumentation systems to meet customer-specific applications.
Support system integration activities including setup, calibration, testing, and validation.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including documentation and customer sign-off.
Install, commission, and service systems at customer sites globally.
Provide technical training and ongoing support to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation, automation, and control systems in industrial environments.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and product teams to support design improvements and custom solutions.
Develop and document custom communication protocols and system interfaces.
Monitor project timelines, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Maintain detailed project documentation, commissioning reports, and engineering change records (ECNs).
Support continuous improvement through feedback on product performance and field experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred; relevant technologist or technician diploma with strong experience will be considered.
3-7 years of experience in industrial environments (manufacturing, steel mills, automation, or similar), including commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Strong hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, and automation systems.
Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, drives, encoders, and process control systems.
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet).
Familiarity with industrial networks, including managed switches, fiber optics, and network configuration.
Experience with SCADA systems, data acquisition tools, and industrial databases is an asset.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Practical experience with system integration, calibration, and validation processes.
Exposure to HMI systems, vision systems, lasers, and motion control (servo/stepper motors) preferred.
Proficiency with engineering and project tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, and ERP/PDM systems.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines and competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
High attention to detail, with strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Valid G-class driver’s license.
Ability to travel internationally as required.
Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Professional designation or progress toward certification (P.Eng., EIT, OACETT, PMP) is a plus.
Experience working with large OEMs or suppliers in heavy industry environments is a plus.
Background in steel processing or similar high-temperature, continuous production environments is a plus.

Skills

Project management
Customer engagement
Cross-functional coordination
Industrial instrumentation
Optical and laser-based measurement systems
Electrical schematics interpretation
Wiring diagrams interpretation
Mechanical drawings interpretation
System integration
Calibration
Validation
PLC
VFD
Drives
Encoders
Process control systems
Industrial communication protocols
Ethernet TCP/IP
Modbus
Profibus
Profinet
Industrial networks
Managed switches
Fiber optics
Network configuration
SCADA systems
Data acquisition tools
Industrial databases
HMI systems
Vision systems
Lasers
Motion control
Servo motors
Stepper motors
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
MS Project
ERP systems
PDM systems
Troubleshooting
Commissioning
Maintenance
Technical training
Customer support

Location

GTA
International

Work Type

Full-time
On-site
International travel required

Experience Level

3-7 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering
Relevant technologist or technician diploma

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Extended health and life insurance
Extended vision and dental
Company matching RRSP
Paid vacation
Good team environment and great company culture
On-site parking
All PPE provided by company

About the Company

KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group) is a global leader in advanced force measurement and optical instrumentation, serving the metals industry for nearly 70 years.
Our solutions are known for precision, reliability, and performance in demanding industrial environments.