POSITION INFORMATION Job Summary:The postion is responsible for concept development, analysis and quoting of automation system.
Manage quote phase of projects from concept to order - basic automation to complex $2m production cells. Provides support for the salesteam with customer visits and presentations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Automation concept development
- Find cost effective concept for automated production cells.
- Analyze performance of automation equipment.
- Research technologies for competitive and cost effective design.
- Create quotations
- Create quotations for Automation Systems and Robotic Systems.
- Design concepts for customer application.
- Research vendors, define scope of supply and negotiate pricing
- Create Quotation layouts
- Create 2D Layouts during the quotation phase for the sales team.
- Work with Concept Drafter to develop 3D and detailed 2D layout
- Sales Support
- Provide support for the entire sales team via phone, email or onsite customer visits
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on automation products.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks
- Maintain internal reports
- Perform project kick-off meetings to transfer projects to operations
- Research new vendors and automation partners
- Support Key Accounts customers for North America
- Facilitate Sales/Customer Training (5%)
- Present technical training modules to sales or customer
- Performs other duties or special projects as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducational/Training Requirement:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Experience:- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
- Machinery engineering background (mechanical and electrical)
- Manufacturing background is a plus
- Project Budget responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Proficient in 2D CAD program, SAP and MS Office, IDEAS or NX is a plus
- Basic knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Software
- Analytical and business thinking skills
- Practical knowledge automation and mechatronics
- Driven, independent worker
- Team player
- Presentation skills
- Negotiating skills
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of personnel including: engineers, management, sales, assembly personnel, vendors and customers
- Willingness to learn and think outside the box
- Organized and detail oriented
- Able to multi-task
- Deadline oriented
- Able to take constructive feedback
OTHER REQUIREMENTSTravel Requirements:- Travel requirements national and international will be 15-20%.
- Must have valid US driver's license.
Physical Requirements:This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to mechanical equipment which has the potential to provide a work hazard; safety glasses are required to be worn when on the factory floor as a preventive measure.
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