Applications Electrical Engineer
The Application Electrical Engineer is responsible for preparing material and labor cost estimates for manufacturing projects including relay and control panels, switchgear, and steel enclosures. They will communicate with customers, review blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and project management teams to ensure accurate project scoping.
- On-site
- Vaughan, ON
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Apply by Oct 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Application Electrical Engineer located in Vaughan, ON, CA. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Application Electrical Engineer is responsible for preparing material and labor cost estimates for our relay and control panel, switchgear, and steel enclosure manufacturing projects. What a typical day looks like: Gathers and reviews proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other related documents to determine scope of work. Communicate with customers during bid phase for clarifications and scope information to complete estimates. Identify labor, material, and time requirements for each project. Create and submit cost estimates for review. Attend weekly bid meetings to provide status of open estimates and updates for each project in the pipeline. Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from suppliers, vendors, and purchasing department and update estimate sheets accordingly Work on multiple estimates simultaneously. Partner with engineering, business development, and project management teams to help understand the technical pieces of the project. Perform other related duties as assigned. The experience we’re looking to add to our team, Associates or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field preferred. Coursework in a related field/industry. At least 5 years of experience as an estimator or similar role Ability to understand technical electrical and mechanical drawings and requirements. Proficient in Excel Switchgear, relay control panel prior experience Experience in electrical power industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. EC37 Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
What you’ll do
The Application Electrical Engineer is responsible for preparing material and labor cost estimates for manufacturing projects including relay and control panels, switchgear, and steel enclosures. They will communicate with customers, review blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and project management teams to ensure accurate project scoping.
Requirements
Candidates should possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and have at least 5 years of experience in an estimating or similar role. Proficiency in reading technical electrical and mechanical drawings and strong skills in Excel are required.
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Electrical Engineering
- Cost Estimation
- Switchgear
- Relay Control Panels
- Blueprints
- Technical Drawings
- Excel
- Project Management
- Electrical Power Industry
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Material Estimation
- Labor Estimation
- Supply Chain
- Global Procurement
- Mechanical Drawings
- Business Development
- Blueprinting
- Communication
- Construction Management
- Innovation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Purchasing
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Electrical Applications Engineer
- Application Developer / Engineer
- Software Developers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- College diploma
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 18, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
