Applying engineering expertise, with focus on controls engineering, as well as mechanical engineering, integration of communication controls, and motion technology, needed to operate automation in coating / dispensing applications.
Develop application technical solutions as they apply to customer requests.
Support Sales and Project Management departments in customer meetings
Review customer specifications and be able to write clarifications regarding those specifications.
Create work scopes for contractor bidding and hold contractor bid meetings
Develop the proposals package (Calculation and Bid Text support Information related to hardware)
Develop general level 1 milestone schedules/time-lines, via MS Project, for the proposed solutions
Develop general manpower plans for internal labor costs required for the execution of the specific project coinciding with the Level 1 milestone schedule.
Conduct contractor site walk through’s as required to ensure proper contractor costs are captured for a specific proposal.
Qualifications
BS in engineering is preferred, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in automation with focus on controls concepts, mechanical concepts and robotics concepts within the automotive / Tier 1 coating industry, and cost estimation experience is a plus.
Experienced in working with installation contractors
SAP experience and / or German language skills an advantage, but not a must
Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD
Knowledge of robotic and machine automation used in the coating industry
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering and control systems
Paint and robotic industry processes and best practices
Knowledge of automobile manufacturer specifications
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage multiple proposals at one time
Ability to prioritize and manage your own workload
Negotiation skills, team oriented, self starter
Able to lead or follow, as appropriate for any situation