Sales Application Engineer

About Delta-Q Technologies:

Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q's unique blend of engineering capability in high efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 4 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q's innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally-friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.

What We Value:

• Perseverance: We don't give up when it's hard
• Innovation: We improve our products and processes when it's a competitive advantage
• Collaboration: We are one team. Respectful, open and honest
• Driving Results: We are here to win. We work hard to deliver on our commitments
  
  

Doing the Right Thing is the central philosophy at Delta-Q. Four simple words that sum up our values, and so much more about our company. It means doing the right thing for our employees, communities, and customers.

We're passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to 'Charge The Future' and we mean it.

At the end of the day, it's what keeps us going.

About ZAPI GROUP:

Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies (www.zapigroup.com), a global leader in motion control, battery charging and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards.

Position Summary:

As a Sales Application Engineer, you are the key person ensuring Delta-Q customers have a seamless experience integrating our products. This role requires technical expertise in the product, an awareness of the sales/commercial side of the business, and a degree of influence over both external and internal stakeholders You join an international team of other Sales Application experts who truly enjoy putting our products into interesting customer applications. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced individual, a fast learner and an adventurer who is driven by industry-leading technology development.

Specific Duties:

• Acting as the customer's main technical contact in key markets such as construction equipment, autonomous machines, and light electric vehicles
• Working as a team with Delta-Q Account Managers and Business Development Managers to develop best approaches and activities to win customers
• Triaging and responding to customer inquiries regarding product specifications and charging system design, including software and communications troubleshooting
• Creating charging solutions and software configurations from Delta-Q's portfolio to meet the requirements of large, complex, electro-mechanical customer machines
• Influencing new charger designs and modifications by providing field knowledge and customer use case examples to internal development teams
• Travelling independently or with a team to customer sites for meetings, service, or training, mainly in North America
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Requirements

• Education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Proven experience working in a customer-facing technical role.
• Electrical or electronics design experience from concept to volume production
• Experience with battery systems, power electronics design, or CANbus communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and instruction skills with customers
• Ability to travel in North America up to 20% of the time
• Consistently exhibit and model Delta-Q's company values (Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Driving Results).
  
  
  

The following are considered assets to the position:

• Experience in direct technical sales
• Experience working in an industrial or commercial distribution environment
  
  
  

Benefits

Base Salary Range: $76,500 - $94,500 CAD per year plus bonus.

The compensation offered will be determined by experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Only in special circumstances, where candidates demonstrate the experience and skills to exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying above the range for this role.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual incentive (bonus) program
• 2% GRSP employer matching with Industrial Alliance (iA)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with Sunlife Financial
• Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time
• $300 annual Health Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance programming with Inkblot Therapy
• Hybrid work flexibility
• In-house gym, showers and bike locker
• EV charging stations
• Dog-friendly office