Senior Proposal Engineer: Automation

at  Invio Automation

DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Proposal Engineer, you will be responsible for working directly with customers to discover the customer needs, and review project requirements, standards, and guidelines. You will then utilize your experience and knowledge to construct a system proposal that meets the needs of our customers. An excellent Senior Proposal Engineer will possess an extensive understanding of automation hardware, controls, standards, design concepts, and a wide range of technology. The Senior Proposal Engineer should be able to utilize their excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain the difference between our solutions and competitive solutions. As a Senior Proposal Engineer, you will have the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a self-managed team environment making frequent decisions around work prioritization and time allocation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Medical device industry experience preferred
• Ability to analyze information quickly and accurately
• Industrial automation and controls engineering experience
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficient in Solidworks and Microsoft Office
• Experience with GD&T and an understanding of manufacturing tolerances
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Willing to travel to Invio facilities and customer sites as required (30% or less)

EDUCATION

Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or an Associate’s degree in a related field with at least 10 years of experience.

• Utilize experience with advanced automation and robotics to execute quote proposals, preferably with a medical device manufacturing background.
• Maintain responsibility for ensuring that all elements of the quotation process are completed accurately and on time, including all technical and commercial elements, terms and conditions, sales approval processes, and customer documentation requests.
• Develop the best hardware and controls solutions to meet the needs of our prospective customers.
• Cycle time estimations for concept applications that follow the proposed sequence of operations.
• Work directly with our partners and vendors to ensure competitive designs and pricing.
• Work on complex and challenging designs
• Perform detailed reviews of customer specifications, providing comments, clarifications, and alternatives to customer requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Business Development to win business.
• Manage change orders and work with the engineering department on large-scale projects
• Track sales vs. quote proposals for strategic partners/sales team