Process, Systems and Solutions -Application Engineering, Intermediate

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!

What you will be doing in the role of Application Engineer, Intermediate

• Provide technical support, equipment selection, solution design, and quotations to customers—serving as the link between customers, Account Managers, sales support, and manufacturers across the opportunity lifecycle (design, pricing, and support).
• Lead inside-sales–driven opportunities for defined accounts by building relationships, promoting new products/solutions, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Translate RFQs and customer objectives into fit‑for‑purpose automation solutions, including controls architecture and scope definition.
• Provide core control-system engineering input to support accurate quoting (e.g., P&ID review/markup, panel and wiring/schematic design input, instrumentation specification review, and planning for brownfield tie-ins/upgrades and commissioning considerations).
• Prepare clear, professional proposals/quotes (including complex, multi-line BO-style quoting) and ensure pricing aligns with current standards and commercial guardrails.
• Apply engineering theory and independent judgment to plan work, assess technical/commercial risks, and support sound decisions on applications and projects (including margin/value considerations).
• Support consistent, repeatable pricing by incorporating commercial “knowns,” and use shared tracking/tools to manage workload and keep proposal commitments visible across the team.
• Support lifecycle needs by identifying and driving renewals, preparing renewal proposals, and positioning upgrades and support agreement options (e.g., annual vs. multi-year scope and service cadence preferences).
• Act as a subject-matter resource on Emerson/Lakeside tools and processes; support peers in best practices and proper tool usage.
• Maintain competitive and industry insight to inform recommendations and pricing strategies.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation (eligible) and occasional site visits; periodic warehouse/inspection activities may be required.

Knowledge and skills required for the role

• University degree in Engineering or a Technologist Diploma in an engineering discipline.
• 4+ years in an Application Engineering role with demonstrated customer exposure and varied scenarios.
• Deep technical knowledge in at least one Emerson Business Unit and proficiency with Emerson and Lakeside internal tools.
• P.Eng. designation is an asset (not mandatory)
• Diagnostic information gathering, analytical thinking, decisiveness, and thoroughness.
• Complex, independent problem solving and strategic/commercial mindset (pricing, margin, value).
• Clear written and verbal communication; confidence delivering customer seminars and internal training.
• Customer orientation, results focus, teamwork, and personal credibility; ability to quickly learn new tools and processes.
• Knowledge of health & safety principles and employment standards is an asset.