Application Engineering Supervisor

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer.

Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.

We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, apply today and discover your potential with Lakeside!

An Application Engineering Supervisor is responsible for providing guidance to Application Engineering team members, including the oversight of those employees for optimum performance. An Application Engineering Supervisor will be required to complete performance reviews, identify development areas for employees, provide input to management on resourcing requirements, and appropriately distribute workload amongst team members. Successful Supervisors will have a demonstrated capability for guiding a team, aptitude for people development and strong desire to mentor others for success. While these are the main responsibilities of the role, an Application Engineering Supervisor is also responsible for providing technical support, equipment selection, and quotations to a limited number of customers.

A successful candidate shall:

• Conduct Inside Sales led selling for specific customers to support the achievement of established growth goals for accounts.
• Demonstrate application of engineering theory combined with engineering management including planning, scheduling and determining overall business and technical risk.
• Prepare reports or presentations to co-workers / customers to communicate complex engineering ideas, proposals or solutions.
• Maintain industry expertise, including gathering and maintaining competitive intelligence in specific markets
• Analyze margin and other factors that impact pricing to determine appropriate customer sales price.
• Work with applicable stakeholders in the sales team to identify opportunities to maximize pricing
• Conduct Performance Reviews with each employee on an annual basis using the required platform
• Manage time off requests
• Work collaboratively with Manager on resource planning to ensure team size and talent requirements are appropriate for the business and work volumes
• Effectively communicate company updates, business objectives and new initiatives with team members.
• Work with individual team members on their personal development areas, providing guidance and training where required.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• Required: University undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 5 years of technical experience
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience

What we give YOU!

• Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
• A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
• Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
• A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
• A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
• Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program —empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program !

Commitment to Diversity

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at ... and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

How We Review Applications

AI tools may be used to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Existing Vacancy

This posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for.