Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 

Applied Industrial Technologies is an extensive network of industrial distribution facilities located throughout Canada. We are currently seeking and have an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Hydraulic Specialist/Engineer. The role is to be based out of our Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Surrey locations (option for hybrid remote work arrangement).

The Position:

Reporting to the Technical & Project Manager, the Hydraulic Specialist/Engineer will be responsible for providing fluid power design solutions for industrial equipment. This will include hydraulic system design and optimization, component selection and design, and hydraulic system troubleshooting. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate must be passionate about hydraulics, experienced, result driven and team focused.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop hydraulic systems for industrial equipment
• Create and maintain detailed hydraulic schematics for designs & components
• Create and manage 3D CAD models, produce 2D fabrication & assembly drawings
• Provide on-site and remote commissioning & troubleshooting support for projects
• Work with vendors to obtain pricing & delivery
• Create and maintain projects bills of material
• Create and contribute to technical project proposals
• Oversee technical projects to ensure documentation and quality standards are met
• Help drive initiatives and results to achieve departmental priorities & targets
• Take ownership of the development of solutions from concept to completion
• Stay up to date on the latest technologies while looking for opportunities to enhance Applied’s product and service offerings
• Coach others in the technologies to help them advance their skills & knowledge.
• Document value-added services for solutions provided to the customer
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology focusing on hydraulics, registered or eligible for registration with APEGA, ASET or IFPS
• 5+ years of experience providing hydraulic and fluid power design solution in industrial hydraulics applications for various industries
• Skilled in the creation of 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, schematics and instructions is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and/or other risk assessment techniques would be an asset
• Experience in project management and lean manufacturing would be an asset
• Collaborative spirit with the ability able to develop/maintain relationships with ease inside & outside the organization
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot on-site and remotely
• Strong communication & presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (less than 10%)

Applied Industrial Technologies offers competitive compensation, comprehensive group benefit package, company sponsored RRSP and ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement.

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
 
•    Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
•    Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
•    Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
•    Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
•     Company supported community involvement opportunities
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.