Application Engineer

Location: Saskatchewan Canada

Salary Range: $ 82000.00 to $ 92000.00 CAN

The posted salary range reflects the minimum relevant experience level of 3 years. Candidates with additional experience are welcome to apply and compensation will be determined through an objective evaluation of the candidates experience skills and overall qualifications consistent with internal compensation guidelines

About SKF:

SKF reducing friction since 1907 re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life powers the machines that put food on the table and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

Were guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues partners and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people customers communities and the planet.

Were a company committed to a culture of belonging where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

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Position Summary

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with customers across a wide range of industries helping them improve equipment reliability reduce downtime and solve complex operational challenges. From troubleshooting critical equipment issues to supporting major reliability improvement initiatives no two days are the same.

As an Application Engineer with SKF you will serve as a trusted technical advisor working closely with customers sales teams and reliability professionals.

This position is home-based with travel to customer locations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba (approximately 50% of the time) covering some of Canadas most important industrial operations including mining agriculture manufacturing and food processing. Occasional travel outside of these provinces may also be required. The successful candidate must reside in Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the areas of product selection application review installation maintenance troubleshooting quality and root cause failure analysis.
• Conduct customer site visits to investigate equipment issues perform inspections support installations and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Establish strong technical relationships with customers positioning SKF as the preferred partner for reliability and rotating equipment solutions.
• Identify and develop innovative high-value solutions that address customer challenges improve operational performance and create measurable value.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for customers and internal personnel.
• Collaborate across multiple teams including customer service sales and reliability to achieve the companys goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Professional Engineer (.) designation with APEGS or eligibility to obtain registration within a reasonable period of employment.
• 3 years experience in engineering reliability maintenance rotating equipment technical sales support or industrial applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record of proactive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities solve complex technical problems and create value for customers.

Travel Requirements

50% travel required

What Youll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).

Much more! Growth opportunities tuition reimbursement employee assistance program life insurance and with so many benefits to working for SKF we could not name them all!