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Candidates with additional experience are welcome to apply, and compensation will be determined through an objective evaluation of the candidate's experience, skills, and overall qualifications, consistent with internal compensation guidelines\nAbout SKF:\nSKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!\nSKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.\nSustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.\nWe’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.\nWe’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.\nLearn about SKF at www.skf.com.\nPosition Summary\nThis role offers the opportunity to work directly with customers across a wide range of industries, helping them improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and solve complex operational challenges. From troubleshooting critical equipment issues to supporting major reliability improvement initiatives, no two days are the same.\nAs an Application Engineer with SKF, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, sales teams, and reliability professionals.\nThis position is home-based, with travel to customer locations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba (approximately 50% of the time), covering some of Canada's most important industrial operations, including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and food processing. Occasional travel outside of these provinces may also be required. The successful candidate must reside in Saskatchewan.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide technical support in the areas of product selection, application review, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, quality, and root cause failure analysis.\nConduct customer site visits to investigate equipment issues, perform inspections, support installations, and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.\nEstablish strong technical relationships with customers, positioning SKF as the preferred partner for reliability and rotating equipment solutions.\nIdentify and develop innovative, high-value solutions that address customer challenges, improve operational performance, and create measurable value.\nDevelop and deliver technical training programs for customers and internal personnel.\nCollaborate across multiple teams, including customer service, sales and reliability, to achieve the company’s goals.\nQualifications\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.\nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGS, or eligibility to obtain registration within a reasonable period of employment.\n3 years experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance, rotating equipment, technical sales support, or industrial applications.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.\nExcellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.\nProven track record of proactive continuous improvement.\nDemonstrated ability to identify opportunities, solve complex technical problems, and create value for customers.\nTravel Requirements\n50% travel required\nWhat You’ll Love About SKF:\nRest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!\nWork/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.\nHealth and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.\nInvest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).\nMuch more! 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