Proposal Engineer - Roselle, IL

Summary

This role is responsible for managing Automatic Equipment and Automation opportunities from lead to installation.  They provide support to sales, engineering, and production teams during the different manufacturing stages. This role will encompass equipment projects in the PL2 level. 

Essential Functions

• Provide support with proposals, pricing and equipment layouts (provide layout drawings, models, electrical schematics, manuals to the customer as needed).
• Provide correct survey(s) on equipment, detailing what is needed for both the customer and production.
• Identify any non-standard items on the survey(s) and get with the appropriate group (Engineering, Development, Product Manager, Supply Chain) to discuss and get clarification to address concerns.
• Provide automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts to offer the best equipment solution for the application.
• Coordinate with departments to overcome hurdles during the Engineering and Manufacturing stages.
• Provide customers with current information including but not limited to: offloading specs for equipment, IP addresses, OEM connectivity changes, drawings, etc.
• Coordinate kickoffs, customer meetings, and pre-installation meetings/documents.
• Document any installation/performance issues to improve future projects.
• Assist with project team responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation.  Experience in engineering proposals and project management, required.
• Ability to develop integrated 2-D layouts, 3-D modeling, and simulations/animations
• Full understanding of electronics/pneumatics/hydraulics
• Full understanding of line automation, palletizing and end of line equipment knowledge a plus
• Strong computer skills with high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience with CRM and CAD systems (including the ability to create engineering layouts), (D365 CRM, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks experience a plus)

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Conceptual Ability
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Organization / Planning
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy