Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Convergix Automation Solutions is a global automation systems integrator focused on providing custom solutions for diverse end markets. The Automation Applications Engineer will oversee customer requirements, develop solutions, and manage project proposals while collaborating with sales and management teams to ensure technical alignment and successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal
- Develop a defined Proposal that clarifies all customer requirements
- Interact with the sales and management teams to lead technical alignment
- Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages
- Assist the internal proposal design team and processes
- Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures
- Participate in technical advisory roles, as required
- Interact with Customers at all levels, as required
- Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting
- Follow a standardized quoting process
- Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews and customers reviews
- Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, Cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, Compliance Matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT Criteria
- Opportunities for enhancing proposals through the use of technical writers and Dedicated Simulation/CAD resources
- Leveraging cross business expertise and experience via a knowledge-sharing platform, Capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry)
- Experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred
- Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and Customer Part Prints
- Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture
- Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems
- Recognize and determine cost factors, such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc
- Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada
- Having Experience in the Life Sciences sector is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- 401K, including company match
- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
- Company-paid short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
- Profit Sharing
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