ABB Ltd

Proposal Engineer

ABB Ltd$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in preparing bids, proposals, or inside sales for instrumentation products.
  • Preferred experience in oil & gas, power, paper, and chemical industries.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Collaborative approach with strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Technical knowledge of rotating equipment is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate creation of tender documents by coordinating with stakeholders.
  • Manage technical, financial, and risk reviews for all aspects of the bid process.
  • Attend customer pre-bid meetings as required.
  • Interface with customers and channel representatives both technically and commercially.
  • Coordinate with supply chain to identify suitable suppliers based on customer needs and market trends.
  • Foster effective customer relationships throughout the sales process.
  • Analyze tender results and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain and update proposal tools and processes.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options: Copay Plan or High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
  • Vision benefits included.
  • Company-paid life insurance equivalent to 2X base pay.
  • Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for various health supports.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Proposal Engineer Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization and customers during the proposal process for Instrumentation Flow products in the USA. Each day, you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing technical descriptions of the products and technology, determining costs, and preparing fi

nal documentation.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Houston, TX, Bartlesville, OK or Baton Rouge, LA.Well qualified candidates will be considered for fully remote on the East Coast/Central US. #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities:
  • Ensuring timely and accurate creation of tender documents through coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  • Managing all aspects of the bid - including technical, financial, product management and risk reviews; ensure all proposal processes and procedures are followed.
  • Attend customer pre-bid meetings if required.
  • Interface and communicate with customers and channel reps technically and commercially.
  • Coordinating with the supply chain to identify suppliers for equipment and materials, through regular studies of customer needs and market trends.
  • Contributing to an effective, positive customer relationship throughout the sales process.
  • Examining and reporting on the results of tenders and identifying areas for improvement to increase success.
  • Maintain and update tools and processes as necessary.


Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems.

Qualifications for the Role:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred, but will consider equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in preparing bids and tenders, proposals or inside sales with temperature, pressure, flow and/or level instrumentation products; ability to apply specific application knowledge to advise customers on appropriate technology
  • Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and spoken communication skills but also able to work independently and under pressure.
  • Technical knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, mechanical seals, and their design and operational requirements) preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions and assigning follow-up activities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Salesforce.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.


What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.


  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus


  • Vision benefit


  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)


  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)


  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums


  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid


  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.


  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance


  • Paid Parental Leave


  • Employee Assistance Program


  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption


  • Employee discount program


Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions


  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at ABB Ltd

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

  • General Manager
    $100K — $140K + 30% bonus *
    Lunova Group
    Memphis, TN 38101 (Shelby County)
  • Controller
    $120K — $130K *
    Belleville Boot Company
    Belleville, IL 62220 (Saint Clair County)
  • Director of Engineering
    $150K — $250K *
    Buyers Products
    Mentor, OH 44060 (Lake County)
  • Plant Manager
    Top Industrial Manufacturing Company
    Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook County)
  • Vice President – Vitamin Team
    Feldkamp Marketing
    Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Hamilton County)

Find similar Proposal Engineer jobs: