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Applications Designer & Estimator
@ ProVantage Automation
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
ProVantage Automation is hiring an Applications Designer/Estimator to shape automation proposals for packaging and manufacturing clients. The role involves client discovery, concept design, cost and schedule estimating, and presenting quotes, with 2-3 days of travel per month. Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, $100K-$140K per year, in person.
Responsibilities:
- Develop automation concepts for packaging and manufacturing clients
- Generate technical proposals with scope, schedule and cost
- Present solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
- Participate in on-site discovery visits, 2-3 days per month
- Document requirements and identify technical risks
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree or diploma, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in automation, packaging machinery or custom equipment
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and develop basic CAD layouts
- Understanding of controls, pneumatics and manufacturing systems preferred
- Strong presentation skills and experience with technical pre-sales
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Transit support |
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ProVantage Automation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
About ProVantage Automation
ProVantage Automation is a leading systems integrator specializing in customized factory automation solutions for the food & beverage, packaging, and paper converting industries across North America. From turnkey primary and secondary packaging lines to custom machinery designed in-house, we engineer, build, and deliver high-performance automation systems that help CPG clients gain a competitive edge.
Why Join ProVantage?
- Challenging, high-impact projects with exciting, hands-on applications
- A collaborative, innovative culture where your voice matters
- Competitive compensation and benefits including group pension, medical/dental, and travel reimbursement
- A state-of-the-art Automation Technology Center for prototyping, testing, and machine development
- A values-driven team anchored by our STAR principles:
Safety: No one gets hurt.
Trust: We take you at your word.
Accountability: Say what you do, do what you say.
Respect: Mutual and required, whether it's someone's opinion, time or effort.
About the Role
This is a full-time role with base hours from 8:00AM until 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.
As an Applications Designer/Estimator, you’ll play a key role in driving growth by shaping technical automation proposals for some of North America’s top packaging and manufacturing companies. You will engage directly with clients to understand their production challenges, conceptualize solutions, and develop clear, compelling proposals that bridge vision with execution.
This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing with sales, project management, and engineering. You will manage the development of automation solutions from napkin sketches to a fully scoped projects including cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will translate all this into a formal quote document and then present to client teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with clients to understand manufacturing needs and automation opportunities.
- Develop tailored automation concepts that address client challenges and align with their production goals.
- Generate detailed technical proposals including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and success criteria.
- Collaborate with internal proposal, design, and engineering teams to refine concepts.
- Present automation solutions to clients and internal stakeholders, highlighting competitive advantages.
- Participate in on-site discovery visits (typically 2–3 days/month of travel).
- Document client requirements, identify technical risks, and define project parameters.
- Assist with internal project hand-offs and ensure alignment between proposed and delivered solutions.
- Leverage standardized tools such as proposal templates, costing models, and concept CAD tools.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in automation, packaging machinery, or custom equipment design.
- Proficiency in reading mechanical drawings and part prints; ability to develop basic CAD layouts.
- Understanding of controls architecture, pneumatics, and manufacturing systems preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with experience communicating technical solutions to clients.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience in quoting, estimating, or technical pre-sales is a strong asset.
- Curious, solutions-driven mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience ($100K - $140K / yr)
- Group benefits including DPSP, health, dental and vision
- Yearly health spending account with 1 year roll over
- Paid travel and expenses
- Professional development and growth in a collaborative, innovation-focused company
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ProVantage Automation is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process as required.
AI Disclosure
ProV does not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work Location: In person
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