Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing IT automation and control solutions for over 25 years. They are seeking an Application Engineer focused on proposals to consult with customers and develop estimates for industrial automation solutions across various industries, including food & beverage and life sciences.
Responsibilities
- Meet with customers to review the technical scope and engineering requirements and work with local E Tech Group Business Development Managers in the sales pursuit process
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Quote normal Control Panel / PLC / HMI projects without much assistance, calling in engineering help only for niche cases
- Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Travel 25% to local and regional customers
- Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and educational background
- 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering
- Past experience of extensive use of the Company's Methods, Tools, and Process specific to estimating and proposal management standards
- Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools
- Extensive understand of customer plans, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFQ documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork
- GMP experience
Benefits
- 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off that includes full paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
- Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.
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