Controls Proposal Engineer & Estimator
Comau LLC

Our Values reflect who we are and how we work and we value our employees. At Comau LLC, our employees enjoy working in a highly innovative and safe working environment while performing challenging and meaningful work to build value -- driven solutions. Our positive relationships with our managers and co-workers allow us to take ownership and walk the talk. Our work culture encourages us to communicate openly, think innovatively, and act as a network. Employees are empowered to work with simplicity and efficiency. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment oriented toward innovation and multiculturalism that offers real opportunities for growth and aims for excellence -- you are probably a great fit for our team!

Today, Comau has a truly global presence, with 33 operative centers in 14 different countries, which allows us to offer tailor-made solutions and localized support in a variety of fields.

The Position: We're looking for a Controls Proposal Engineer & Estimator.

The Controls Proposal Engineer & Estimator is be responsible for providing the controls automation content and estimation required as part of the solution offered to our customers. The role will process and content the controls aspect for an opportunity, in addition to collaborating with a team of relevant specialists from Sales, Engineering and Site Management to create a technical proposal which is efficient and competitive in today's marketplace. The Controls Proposal Engineer is also responsible for accurately estimating the controls automation cost of projects by analyzing and compiling the cost factors, as well as creating quotation packages using process documentation, written specifications and designs.

Take ownership. Are you ready for a challenge?

In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executing the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Comau Sales and Operations teams as well as with the Customer during proposal phase to define the most competitive and effective controls solutions
• Assess a customer's specification package for correct application of commercial components and desired manufacturing process parameters
• Assess and compile controls automation technology and equipment content
• Be able to evaluate that the defined controls technical content is accurate and be able to highlight where items or other cost drivers have been missed or over stated
• Prepare estimates for Sales quotations and conduct special studies to develop standard hours and related cost data
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss solutions and resolve issues
• Conduct negotiations with the customer or vendors as required
• In conjunction with Sales and other members of the Proposal team, present the technical proposal and solution to the customer
• No significant travel required (no site assignments. Possible 1-3 short visits per year)