Proposal Engineer

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In this position, you will be the expert in delivering competitive bids, estimates and quotes to customers for domestic and/or international business in General Industry, Robotics & Discrete Automation in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will be preparing of proposals to develop domestic and/or international business and also include making recommendations to ensure that bids and orders received are at acceptable profit levels. You will be perform various proposal and cost estimating duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of established practices. Pursuing initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction.

This position reports to

General Industry Business Leader

Your responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer specifications
• Coordinate input from other departments to develop bids responsive to customer requirements
• Simultaneously process information on multiple and varied projects, and respond effectively to changes in priorities
• Develop cost estimates for new bids and contract revisions
• Utilize engineering data, drawings, customer specifications and related information to prepare cost estimates, requests for quotations for purchase of components, evaluate supplier quotations and summarize total cost estimates
• Write complete proposal documents and revise contract documents, as required. Compile data for reporting contract scope, terms, cost and profitability, to management
• Attend meetings to exchange information and analyze contract requirements.
• Participate in investigating technical problems and establishing procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Duties may require domestic or international travel

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field and 2 to 5 years of experience, alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments
• Automation system project management experience preferred
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid