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Mechanical Application Engineer
Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, QC, Saint-Georges, QC
What we’re looking for
- Required to travel to various sites across North America and Internationally 4 to 6 times a year for a maximum of 2 weeks.
- Strong proficiency in French and English; both written and spoken.
Description
Do you enjoy working as part of a team, solving complex technical challenges, and seeing the tangible results of your work on large-scale equipment? Are you looking to develop your expertise in both design and field operations while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team?
Whether you are an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) starting your career or an engineer with a few years of experience, we have a place for you. The role and responsibilities will be tailored to your level of experience, allowing you to develop your autonomy, technical expertise, and knowledge of our equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the technical execution of projects, from design through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
- Define equipment specifications, configurations, and operating parameters based on our customers’ needs.
- Perform calculations, component sizing, technical validations, and simulations required for projects.
- Adapt our designs to meet specific project requirements and contribute to product development and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with design and drafting teams and provide technical follow-up on the equipment under your responsibility.
- Identify and resolve technical issues encountered throughout project execution.
Travel to Project Sites Across Canada, the United States, and Internationally
Field assignments are an integral part of the professional development of Application Engineers at Comact. They provide valuable hands-on experience with our equipment and customers while helping develop technical judgment, initiative, and autonomy.
- Travel frequency: Approximately 4 to 6 trips per year
- Duration: Typically 10 to 12 days per trip
- Participate in troubleshooting equipment issues encountered on project sites.
- Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate equipment installation, operation, performance, and maintainability.
- Document observations, measurements, interventions, and findings from field assignments.
- Participate in implementing and validating corrective actions.
- Take field measurements of existing equipment requiring modifications.
- Provide engineering support during equipment installation and start-up.
- Participate in technical meetings with customers.
The Engineer Works Closely With
- Engineering managers and team members;
- Project Managers;
- Designers and Drafters;
- Manufacturing teams;
- Installation and commissioning teams;
- Sales and Aftermarket teams;
- Our customers and technical partners.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
- Recent graduates, EITs, and engineers with a few years of experience are welcome to apply.
- Strong proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Autonomy, attention to detail, and strong priority management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across different teams.
- Interest in hands-on work with equipment and travel to project sites.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment where priorities may change quickly.
Required Technical Knowledge
- Machine Elements (7/10)
- Manufacturing Processes (6/10)
- Excel (8/10)
- SolidWorks (7/10)
- AutoCAD (6/10)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (6/10)
Why Become an Application Engineer at Comact?
Joining the Comact team means having the opportunity to build strong technical expertise while working on hands-on projects involving large-scale industrial equipment.
You’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule.
- Benefit from professional development opportunities tailored to your experience, strengths, and career aspirations.
- Work with technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
- Gain hands-on experience in the field while learning directly from experienced colleagues and our customers.
- Collaborate with passionate teams across North America.
- Explore new opportunities for growth as you develop your expertise and autonomy.
Whether you’re just starting your career or ready to take on greater technical responsibilities, this role can grow with you.