Senior Sales & Proposal Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Onsite)Job DescriptionSummaryThe Senior Sales and Proposal Engineer will develop technical and commercial proposals for electrical and automation modernization projects and new equipment installations in the metals industry. Working closely with engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders, this role develops proposals for melt shops, casters, rolling mills, and process lines. The successful candidate brings a proactive, customer-focused approach to sales, a technical background, and the ability to guide proposal development from initial requirements through customer presentation.
What you'll do- Work with the engineering team to propose technical solutions for sales projects based on customer requirements, SMS standards, and relevant reference projects.
- Prepare project cost estimates based on the proposed technical solution, including input from required vendors and reference estimates.
- Present SMS group's proposed solutions to customers as part of your sales activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with colleagues across our global engineering team, as well as with customers and suppliers.
- Manage assignments independently within broad objectives and established limits.
- Provide guidance and support to less-experienced sales and proposal engineers.
What you'll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Programming, or a related engineering or technical field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
- At least 10 years of experience in an engineering and/or sales role in the metals industry or a similar industry, or with an automation, controls, power, or drives company.
- Background in electrical and automation practices and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), drives, and process models.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Willingness to travel up to 20% to support project and proposal work, investigations, and meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English.
- Adaptability and flexibility when addressing challenges and exploring different approaches.
- Ability to manage multiple sales projects at different stages simultaneously.
- Interest in developing toward a management role.
- Authorization to work in the United States and willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
What we offer Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What we do SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
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