Applications Engineer
Location: Barrie, ON (on-site, with some travel)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 per year

About the Opportunity

Career1 is recruiting an Applications Engineer on behalf of our client, an established manufacturer of HVAC and mechanical equipment in the Barrie area. This role suits a technically minded engineer or technologist who enjoys working directly with customers and wants to see projects move from specification to production.

As the Applications Engineer, you will connect customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing. You will turn customer requirements into technically sound product solutions and make sure every order is clearly defined, reviewed, and ready for production.

What You'll Do

- Review customer specifications, drawings, schedules, and technical requirements
- Work with Sales and customers to understand application needs and clarify technical details
- Select and configure the right products based on operating conditions and performance requirements
- Prepare technical proposals, product selections, layouts, and application documentation
- Flag non-standard requirements and coordinate with Engineering on custom solutions
- Translate customer needs into clear engineering and manufacturing requirements
- Support order review so technical requirements are complete and achievable before release to production
- Coordinate technical information across Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers
- Answer customer technical questions during quotation, order execution, installation, and commissioning
- Help troubleshoot and resolve application-related issues
- Maintain accurate technical records and documentation
- Identify recurring customer needs and opportunities for product or process improvement
- Contribute to application guides, selection tools, technical literature,



and standard configurations

What You Bring

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
- 1–3 years of experience working with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers
- Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Clear, professional communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and engineering or document-management systems
- Comfort asking the right questions to clarify incomplete requirements

Nice to Have

- Background in HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, heat pumps, or mechanical equipment
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- CAD experience

Work Environment

- Mix of office, manufacturing floor, and field work (including mechanical rooms and rooftops)
- Regular interaction with production equipment and finished products
- PPE required in designated areas
- Occasional customer, supplier, or site visits
- Travel of up to 20%

Why Apply?

- Competitive salary of $60,000 – $90,000, based on experience
- Full-time, permanent role with a stable, growing manufacturer
- Hands-on work spanning engineering, production, and customer projects
- Room to shape application tools and product standards
- [Add benefits once confirmed with client: health/dental, RRSP matching, paid vacation, etc.]

How to Apply

Submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a Career1 recruiter for an initial screening.

Pay: $75,000.00-$1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- application engineer: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Applications Engineer (Barrie)
🏢 Career1
📍 Barrie