Posted 7 days ago
Applications Engineer / Specialist (Associate Level Considered)
@ FPS Food Process Solutions
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
FPS Food Process Solutions is hiring an Applications Engineer, Specialist or Associate to provide engineering sales support on project opportunities, reporting to the Sales Applications Manager. The role involves reviewing customer requirements, designing and configuring process equipment, preparing drawings, cost studies and proposals, and handing off won projects. Mentorship from experienced colleagues is provided in the food processing industry.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer requirements, bid packages and drawings
- Design and configure process equipment and layouts
- Create 2D and 3D equipment and layout sales drawings
- Complete project cost studies
- Prepare proposals and bid documents
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Registered P.Eng. preferred, otherwise Applications Specialist
- Hands-on food processing and mechanical equipment experience
- Strong AutoCAD 2D drafting proficiency
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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FPS Food Process Solutions
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Global leader in turn-key food processing solutions
Full company description
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, serving customers across six continents. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits. Founded in 2010, FPS employs over 1,000 professionals worldwide and operates more than 1,280,000 ft² (119,000 m²) of space across 23 locations, including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and international sales offices. Through our subsidiaries and strategic partnerships, FPS delivers comprehensive, end-to-end processing solutions—providing a true “one-stop shop” for food processors around the world. We solve food processing’s toughest challenges. We ensure our customers’ products are managed through every step of the production process. Designed to seamlessly integrate, from raw receiving to frying to freezing to packaging, FPS is with you every step of the way.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,411
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 277
- Reported office locations
- Suite 110, 13911 Wireless Way, Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6V 3B9, CA
- Other recorded names
- FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
- Specialties
- IQF Tunnel Freezers
- Spiral Immersion System (SIS)
- CF / VRM Freezers
- Impingement Tunnels
- French Fry Tunnels
- Spiral Freezers
- Spiral Chillers
- Food Processing
- End-to-End Solutions
- Full Line Solutions
- French Fry Fryers
- Specialty Fryers
- Blanchers
- Pulsed Electric Field (PEF)
- Coaters
- French Fry Tunnels
- and Batter Systems
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FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, serving customers across six continents. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits. Founded in 2010, FPS employs over 1,000 professionals worldwide and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | IQF Tunnel FreezersSpiral Immersion System (SIS)CF / VRM FreezersImpingement TunnelsFrench Fry TunnelsSpiral FreezersSpiral ChillersFood ProcessingEnd-to-End SolutionsFull Line Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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Position Scope
Applications Engineer / Specialist / Associate provides engineering sales support for project opportunities and reports to the Sales Applications Manager.
In this exciting and fast paced role, you will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced colleagues within the Applications and Outside Sales Teams, making this position an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the food processing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret customer requirements, client bid packages, scope information and drawings.
- Design/configure our proposed equipment, complete with FPS fabricated equipment and buyouts from other OEMs.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure our proposed process line is functional, cost-effective, efficient and meets customer requirements.
- Create 2D or 3D technical equipment and layout sales drawings.
- Complete a cost study of the project.
- Prepare professional proposals and bid documents.
- Handoff won projects to our Project Management Office.
- Maintain and update design templates, tools and records.
- Assist in drafting analysis reports, including tables/charts or other sales support documentation as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Professional Affiliation: Registered P.Eng.; if not licensed, treated as Applications Specialist.
- Experience: Hands-on experience of food processing, mechanical equipment design, sales, project estimation, proposal writing, equipment manufacturing, P&IDs and refrigeration.
- Drafting Proficiency: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D Drafting.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Able to quickly learn and understand mechanical/engineering concepts, equipment function and basic principles of physics.
- Excellent Communication & Technical Writing Skills: Capable of clearly articulating ideas and project details in both written and verbal forms.
- Detail-Oriented: Able to pay attention and focus on small details – which can have a large impact on the overall solution we are providing.
- Fast Processor of Information: Able to quickly grasp project requirements and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Energetic, Collaborative, and Deadline-Driven: Proactive in engaging with team members and committed to meeting timelines.
- Quick Learner: Desire and ability to absorb new concepts, technologies, knowledge and processes.
- Problem Solver/Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to analyze/process multiple pieces of information and solve for the best engineering solution.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Able to effectively mentor and coach APP-1s, increasing their technical knowledge and technical ability.
- Proficiency in MS Office Platforms: Familiarity with Word, Excel, Teams and other essential software tools.
Asset Skills and Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will have experience within the following industries:
- Experience within Potato / French Fry processing.
- Experience within Vegetable, Fruit processing.
- Experience within Meat, Poultry or Seafood processing.
- Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages, in addition to English, is advantageous.
Additional Note:
- Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Applications Associate.
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