Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of custom automation, tooling, and robotic systems based in Oakville, Ontario. Through our Nuclear, Automation, and Industrial divisions, we deliver complex, turnkey engineering solutions to customers across Canada and globally.

We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to lead the development of complex technical proposals and engineered solutions for nuclear and automation applications.

This role will take ownership of major RFQ/RFP opportunities, develop winning technical strategies, create concepts and estimates, and work directly with customers and cross-functional teams to turn complex requirements into competitive, executable solutions.

Develop proposal Win Strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives

Lead customer needs assessments, site visits, walk-downs, and technical discussions

Develop project scope, technical solutions, estimates, and proposal content

Coordinate proposal inputs across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, QA, and suppliers

Build trusted relationships with key customers and identify future opportunities

Support Business Development and represent Promation at customer meetings and industry events

Technical & Engineering Develop concepts and technical proposals for complex nuclear and automation applications

Create 2D/3D CAD concepts and equipment layouts using SolidWorks

Review RFQ/RFP specifications, codes, standards, deliverables, and technical requirements





Identify and resolve technical risks and uncertainties during the proposal stage

Support client presentations and transition awarded projects into execution

Provide technical direction while balancing performance, risk, schedule, and cost

Mentor and coach junior Applications Engineers

Champion continuous improvement and process standardization

Support strategic growth opportunities within the nuclear and automation markets

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

5-10 years of Mechanical/Electrical Design or Applications Engineering experience, preferably within the nuclear industry

EIT registration considered

Working knowledge of robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and equipment integration preferred

Strong technical proposal writing, estimating, presentation, and project coordination skills

Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality proposals under tight deadlines

Market-competitive salary and benefits package

Retirement Savings Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

Exposure to complex and innovative nuclear and automation projects

We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

📌 Senior C# Application Engineer (Oakville)
🏢 Promation
📍 Oakville