Systems Proposal Engineer

Company: PEAK Technical Staffing USA
Location: Milford
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARYThe Systems Proposal Engineer is responsible for system proposal preparation, including research and technical solutions for requests from the sales team and their customers to best match their needs. The Systems Proposal Engineer position can provide the opportunity to grow into a full outside sales position or internal engineering or project management position, based on successful progress. Extensive direct customer and sales force engagement is required. Some travel is required. ESSENTIAL DUTIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties.

• Communicate with customers and field sales staff during the pre-sale phase to understand end application needs, providing pre-sale responses and system solution information in coordination with Field Sales, Proposals Manager, Systems Engineering, and Laser Applications Lab.
• Provide to Proposals Manager: cost analysis, schedule estimates, and clear descriptions of non-standard features for systems quotations. Obtain supporting data from own engineering analysis, input from Engineering, and input from suppliers.
• Prepare quick turn-around CAD descriptive sketches to support Proposal Manager
• Make Laser and Systems Division presentations to customers on-site and in-house, emphasizing our technical, product, and service core competencies.
• Provide Training on systems and solutions as required for sales force. Provide solution and application inputs to marketing for generating communications and collateral.
• Identify outside vendors to supplement in-house product development for custom subassemblies on a project-by-project basis.
• Provide project management support to Engineering and Manufacturing Departments.
• Provide technical information support to Proposals Manager and Customer Service.
• Perform post-sale analysis of cost, features, and performance of custom system components KEY AREAS OF INITIAL ATTENTION
  • Learn scope of Systems product line and product applications.
  • Catalog existing system products and features
  • Prepare technical input and cost estimates for non-standard quotations. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
    • BS Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Material Science Engineering or equivalent required.
    • 2 to 4 years' experience in a product management, engineering, or applications position OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience in specifying, operating, designing, or maintaining equipment for industrial production and automation.
      • Strong organization skills, excellent customer service approach, can-do attitude,
      • Excellent communications skills, including writing and presenting technical product and service information to engineers, operators, and senior business managers
      • Ability to research and solve technical problems for internal and external customers.
      • Superior time management and follow-though with ability to accomplish day-to-day tasks while continuing to make progress, and bring to completion, longer term projects.
      • EXCEL, WORD, and CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.
      • Attention to detail and being flexible to handle multiple tasks independently.
      • Proven ability to meet deadlines while performing task accurately.
      • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in all areas of responsibility.
      • Punctual and dependable attendance.

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