Proposal Engineer Robotics CS

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This Position reports to:
Engineering Manager I

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the assigned Sales organization and customers throughout the proposal process. Acting as a vital technical resource, you will leverage your expertise to develop compelling commercial solutions tailored to automotive manufacturing clients. Responsibilities include preparing technical product descriptions, determining cost estimates, and delivering complete proposal documentation. By utilizing ABB's advanced technologies, you will help ensure competitive, margin-focused proposals that build customer trust and drive business success.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally within ABB's Automotive Robotics division to develop solutions and proposals for electrified powertrain applications.
• Own key aspects of the bid process, including customer intake, process development, cost estimation, and bid document preparation.
• Act as the primary customer interface, translating requirements into competitive and executable proposals featuring ABB robotic products and systems.
• Perform target price and cost analysis using historical data and competitive intelligence for both local and global execution tenders.
• Lead and support Local & Global Risk Reviews, evaluate contractual risks, and prepare supporting estimates and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing tendering processes, tools, and workflows.
• Establish market-competitive sales pricing in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

The work model for the role is : #LI-Onsite at our Auburn Hills, MI facility

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Qualifications for the Role:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Automation Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field
• 8+ years' experience developing proposals for automotive applications, including cost estimation; 5+ years of experience with mechanical tool design and modeling software such as AutoCAD or Catia
• Proven experience conducting Local and Global Proposal Risk Reviews and managing customer and global stakeholder relations
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including VBA/macros
• Demonstrated ability to write large-scale automotive proposals, including those exceeding $20M USD
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and machine learning is a plus
• Applicants must be willing to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated proficiency in: Calculation of Gross Margin and Net Margin, Contractual language, such as domestic and international shipping, invoice/payment/warranty language, understanding of taxation implications in cross-border labor contracts and MES; ability to estimate mechanical, electrical and fluid power systems in terms of labor and materials and compute automation system throughput, perform machine cycle time estimates

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

More about us
The Machine Automation Division offers integrated automation solutions based on programmable logical controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion, industrial transport systems and machine vision. It also provides software for engineering and optimization. The range of solutions are mainly used by machine builders for various types of series machines, e.g. for plastics, metals, printing and packaging.

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