Technical Systems Specialist

Randstad has partnered with a national distributor of industrial fluid handling and finishing solutions to recruit a Technical Systems Sales Specialist for their team in Calgary or Edmonton. Our client serves key Canadian industries, including industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, power generation, water/wastewater, and pulp & paper. Role Overview Serving as the technical backbone of the company’s Finishing Division (Powder Coating, Liquid Finishing, & Adhesives), this position bridges technical design and sales. Working alongside the Business Development Manager (BDM), you will lead customer requirements gathering, design integrated systems, generate accurate proposals, and manage projects through to completion. Key Responsibilities Requirements & Solution Design: Lead structured client discovery meetings to capture operational constraints, throughput requirements, and regulatory needs. Design integrated finishing solutions (booths, spray equipment, ovens, conveyors) using the client's product catalog. Quoting & Technical Sales Support: Build detailed proposals, partner with the BDM during client discussions, coordinate pricing with major OEMs (e.g., Graco, Nordson, GFS), and create plant layouts in AutoCAD. Project Management: Manage post-sale projects end-to-end. Track scope, schedules, timelines, and deliverables to ensure high quality and complete final project documentation. Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the internal finishing systems expert, assisting service teams and clients with troubleshooting and technical support. Process & CRM Management: Maintain precise project, quote, and pipeline records within NetSuite CRM/ERP. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a Mechanical, Chemical/Process, or Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Technologist program. A Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation is an asset. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with industrial paint finishing, powder coating, or related processing/packaging lines. Background in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, or fluid handling systems is preferred. Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD (plant layouts) and NetSuite (or similar ERP/CRM). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for building and maintaining estimating tools. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment specs. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with OEM equipment manufacturers such as Graco, Nordson, or Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is a strong preference. What the Client Offers Long-Term Stability: Exceptional company retention with an average employee tenure of over 10 years. Total Rewards: Competitive base salary paired with an attractive bonus structure. Work Environment: A collaborative, supportive team dynamic with opportunities for professional growth. Industry Leadership: Work directly with premier product lines and top-tier industrial clients across Western Canada.

The role bridges technical design and sales by gathering customer requirements and designing integrated finishing systems. Responsibilities include generating technical proposals, managing projects end-to-end, and providing subject matter expertise for troubleshooting.

Candidates must be graduates of a Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program with at least 2 years of experience in industrial paint finishing or powder coating. Proficiency in AutoCAD and NetSuite is required, and a CET designation is considered an asset.

• Competitive base salary • Bonus structure • Professional growth opportunities

• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée
• Collecte des exigencesSouhaitée
• AutoCADSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• AutoCAD
• NetSuite
• Project Management
• Technical Sales
• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• P&ID Interpretation
• Electrical Schematics
• Microsoft Excel
• Requirements Gathering
• System Design
• Industrial Finishing

• Engineering
• Sales
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support
• Energy

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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