We are seeking an
Application Engineerto be responsible for proposal and estimate development for industrial automation solutions in the Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, and Material Handling industries. Our projects span the range from simple PLC upgrades through full automation solutions featuring Allen Bradley, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition, and custom software solutions. You will also work with the Business Development Management team and others to improve methods, tools, and processes to standardize (or systematize) and improve proposal and estimating development for the entire business unit.
You will: - Prepare work to be estimated by reviewing requests for proposals (RFP), engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
- Meet with customers to review the technical scope and engineering requirements.
- Develop estimates by identifying labor, material, travel expenses, and time requirements by studying RFPs, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
- Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Work closely with E Tech engineers and project managers to refine estimates
- Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Create proposal document by entering scope, deliverable, schedule, risk, and clarification information from the estimate into existing proposal template.
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
- Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
You have: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering
- Extensive experience using Company methods, tools, and processes specific to estimating and proposal management standards.
- Extensive Excel / Spreadsheet Experience
- MS Project Experience is a plus
- Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFP/RFQ documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
Benefits & Perks: - 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
- Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.
