At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.

Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop outstanding people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

About the Role
As an Applications Engineering Specialist you will partner closely with Sales Team and customers to develop well thought out automation concepts and professionally packaged quotations that win new business for the company. You will review customer requirements, analyze existing production processes, and design mechanical concepts and station-level solutions, including estimated BOMs, that are efficient, effective, and aligned with customer standards. In this role, you'll coordinate with suppliers and internal engineering, support accurate costing, and help present and explain concepts and budgets both internally and to customers. You'll also contribute to improving tools, standards, and processes within the team while staying current on new technologies and sharing your knowledge with others.

Location: London, ON
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Wage: $45/hr. - $55/hr.

Responsibilities

Follow the Sales processes to create quotations and win business for BOS

Full review of the application and development of a professionally packaged quotation containing a high-level of attention to detail

Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of customer production processes and develop strategies for enhancing them to offer better solutions

Review and analyze customer documents (including requests for quotes, scopes of work, and equipment specifications/standards), lead site visits/reviews of applications, and review product designs and past BOS history of equipment to ensure concept is optimized and effective, meeting customer specifications and expectations





Develop mechanical design concepts and estimated bill of materials (BOM’s) at cell and station levels

Coordinate and communicate with customer technical counterparts to gain understanding of needs and develop relationships with key influencers

Identify key project components to be sourced by BOS and develop requests for quotes to identify technical capabilities and costs directly from suppliers

Lead collaboration with BOS engineering when additional support is required to create the best possible concept

Support accurate costing for quotes by individually analyzing and estimating time and material requirements for each aspect of the project

Support the team presenting quotes both internally and externally to customers to explain concept and validate budget

Support the delivery of professional sales presentations and occasionally tour customers/prospects through BOS

Attend project kickoffs and concept reviews to provide detailed explanation of budget and scope

Daily timesheet completion to ensure proper time allocation for cost of sales tracking

Weekly expense reports due by 5pm Friday afternoon for the completed week, including the prior weekend; approved travel includes site visits, quote presentations/reviews, and project kick-off/launch meetings

Support organization and management of quote folders and files

Review and compare past projects and quotes to identify areas of improvement

Help develop and improve standards/methods/processes to be used by the Team to achieve goals

Help develop and maintain tools/instruments/software/supplies for the Team and develop systems to manage them

Identify quoting and process inefficiencies and work with Team to find solutions to increase output and reduce stress

Continuous research of new technologies to ensure customers are provided with the best possible concept

Maintain general knowledge of automated products and their applications

Training and mentoring of BOS employees to share expertise, knowledge, and lessons learned to improve the company and leave a legacy.

Address and elevate problems 1st to Manager, then to president, using theACEprincipal:





Action – Agree to a specific action with a measurable deliverable with your teammate(s)

Compel – Compel your teammate(s) that the deliverable is at risk, ask how you can help, and agree that you will need to elevate for help to avoid a failure

Elevate – Elevate with just the facts of the problem and the proposed resolution and where help is needed to avoid failure

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

3+ years of experience in applications engineering, mechanical design, automation, systems integration, or custom machinery

Proficiency in SolidWorks with experience developing mechanical concepts, layouts, and estimated bills of materials (BOMs) for automation projects

Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, manufacturing processes, and custom machine design

Experience reviewing customer specifications and developing technical concepts, quotations, and cost estimates for engineered automation solutions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and develop practical, customer-focused automation solutions

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams

Willingness to travel to customer sites for application reviews, quote presentations, project kick-offs, and other business needs as required

Why Join BOS
Total Rewards

Competitive base compensation

Annual profit sharing

RRSP employer matching program

Health & Wellbeing

Flexible extended health and dental plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Banked hours program to support work-life balance

Growth & Development

Leadership and mentorship programs

Career planning and goal setting

Internal advancement opportunities

Culture & Community

Staff appreciation lunches & socials

Bi-annual company events

Employee recognition programs

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📌 Applications Engineering Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 BOS Innovations
📍 Ontario