Application Engineer

Job summary

Provide technical support for rotating equipment, including product selection, installation, and root cause failure analysis. Conduct site visits to investigate equipment issues and develop innovative solutions to improve customer operational reliability.

Job details

APPLICATION ENGINEER Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Salary Range: $ 82,000.00 to $ 92,000.00 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 candidate's 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. We’re 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. We’re 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. Learn about SKF at www.skf.com. 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 Canada's 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 company’s goals. Qualifications * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education. * Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) 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 You’ll 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!

What you’ll do

Provide technical support for rotating equipment, including product selection, installation, and root cause failure analysis. Conduct site visits to investigate equipment issues and develop innovative solutions to improve customer operational reliability.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or industrial applications. Must hold or be eligible for a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGS.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Short Term Variable Salary
• 401k

Listed skills

• Technical Support · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Technical Support
• Rotating Equipment
• Reliability Improvement
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Training
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Sales Support
• Industrial Applications
• Courage
• Operational Performance Management
• Curiosity
• Agriculture
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Sales
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Technical Sales
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Registration
• Reliability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Energy
• Agriculture
• Application Engineer
• Application Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers

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