Application Specialist II - Power Transmission

Company Description Sumitomo Drive Technologies Canada delivers engineered industrial power transmission solutions by bringing together the products and service expertise of specialized leading organizations. With installations across the globe, the company’s drives and related technologies are relied on by many leading and widely recognized companies. The team focuses on understanding each customer’s specific drive requirements and tailoring solutions to fit complex industrial applications. Through strong technical capabilities and organizational synergy, Sumitomo Drive Technologies aims to provide high-quality, reliable, and efficient power transmission solutions. Applicants can expect to join a company with an international footprint and a commitment to innovation and customer service.

Role Description The Application Specialist II – Power Transmission is a full-time, on-site role based in Oakville, ON. This role is responsible for providing advanced technical and application support for power transmission products, including reviewing customer specifications, selecting appropriate drive solutions, and preparing technical proposals. The Application Specialist II collaborates with sales, engineering, and service teams to resolve complex application issues, assist with troubleshooting customer installations, and ensure that solutions meet performance and safety requirements. Day-to-day activities include responding to customer inquiries, analyzing system requirements, preparing documentation and reports, and supporting continuous improvement in application standards and tools. The role may also involve occasional customer visits, training support, and participation in product and process development initiatives.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned)

• Work in collaboration with field sales in actively pursuing targeted industries opportunities and accounts by using internal selection tools.
• Collaborate efforts with component vendors to integrate Sumitomo Products, into designed prepared packages, to offer to specific industry targets.
• Perform cost analysis of new inquiries and quotations between SHI (Sumitomo Heavy Industries) and Sumitomo Drive Technology Canada sales force.
• Review customer inquiries and project requirements to establish scope of supply limits and costing
• Develop detailed comments to client project specifications
• Evaluate non-standard product requests, applications, and capabilities
• Work with Sales, Customers and Vendors to obtain project specific information and develop project equipment applications
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated
• Suggests technical or process improvements within the department
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or a related technical discipline) with at least four (4) years’ of proven experience in the rotating equipment industry.
• Strong working knowledge in Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma CI best practices.
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Desired skills

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret technical data, assess customer requirements, and evaluate system performance.
• Candidates should possess Application Support and Technical Support skills to assist customers and internal teams with product selection, configuration, and usage.
• Candidates should possess Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or system-related issues in power transmission applications.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with industrial drives, gearboxes, motors, or power transmission systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Proficiency with technical documentation, CAD or configuration tools, and standard office software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French would be considered an asset.