Working at Handling Specialty means joining an creative, forward-thinking team specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced lifting and material-handling equipment for a wide range of industries.

With more than 60 years of experience, Handling Specialty excels at engineering complex, high-capacity systems tailored to meet unique customer requirements. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects in industries such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, entertainment, rail transit, and power generation.

If you are passionate about problem-solving, technology, and making a tangible impact, Handling Specialty is a place where you can apply your talents and thrive.

Handling Specialty is seeking a full-time Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing team.

Job Summary The Senior Applications Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop technical concepts, cost estimates, and proposals for custom lifting and material-handling equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background combined with practical knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and equipment integration. Strong mechanical design aptitude and proficiency with SolidWorks are essential.

This position is well suited to an experienced mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics professional who can evaluate complete machine systems rather than working exclusively within one engineering discipline.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop complex machinery, tooling, systems, and components that meet customer requirements.

Review customer specifications, drawings, scopes of work,



and other supplied documentation.

Identify technical risks, missing information, scope gaps, and areas requiring clarification.

Prepare technical comments, clarifications, assumptions, and exceptions for customer proposals.

Develop preliminary mechanical concepts and equipment layouts using SolidWorks.

Evaluate the integration of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems. Perform preliminary engineering calculations required to size and specify equipment, including: Structural steel beams and frames

Motors, gearboxes, brakes, and drive systems

Hydraulic power units and cylinders

Linear actuators and mechanical lifting systems

Electrical power requirements

Sensors, controls, and safety devices

Engineering and production labour

Purchased components

Raw materials and fabricated assemblies

Electrical and control systems

Installation, commissioning, and testing requirements

Consult with suppliers and obtain technical information, budget pricing, and lead times for major components.

Design and work history

Historical pricing and inflation data

Proposal assumptions and technical records

Maintain ongoing communication with the Sales Team and provide technical support throughout the proposal process.

Participate in customer meetings, internal reviews,



and proposal development meetings.

Present technical concepts and proposed solutions to internal stakeholders and customers.

Support other members of the Applications Engineering Team with technical reviews, document preparation, publishing, and formatting.

Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, project management, and service teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of machine design, structural systems, and mechanical power transmission.

Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks is mandatory.

Practical knowledge of electrical systems, industrial controls, instrumentation, or machine automation.

Ability to understand the interaction between mechanical equipment, electrical power, controls, hydraulics, and safety systems.

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

Experience developing preliminary machinery concepts and layouts.

Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Ability to develop reliable project estimates using incomplete or preliminary information.

Ability to identify technical and commercial risks during the proposal stage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Clear and concise technical writing and presentation skills.

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple proposals and projects simultaneously.

Demonstrated judgment and adaptability when priorities or project requirements change.

Abi

📌 Senior Applications Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Handling Specialty Manufacturing
📍 Canada