Bid Specialist

Rockwell Automation; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 120,000,000 - 190,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness programs

Volunteer paid time off

Donation matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Online professional courses

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Bid Specialist to lead the bidding process for Process Automation Solutions, including proposals, design validation, and collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and third-party partners. You will report to the Proposal Manager, Lifecycle Services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in large industrial automation projects, with preferred exposure to DCS/SCADA/PLC/HMI systems and proposal engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years in large industrial systems and automation solutions delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bidding process for Process Automation Solutions from initial customer engagement through contract signing.
• Develop and create proposal documents for automation solutions and evaluate customer RFQs to position Rockwell Automation competitively.
• Validate and endorse the technical aspects of proposed solutions, ensuring alignment with customer business goals, requirements, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Solution Consultants, Project Management, Engineering teams, and third-party suppliers to develop accurate technical and commercial proposals.
• Execute bid approval requests, manage complex proposals, support customer discussions during the bidding phase, and identify risks to maximize proposal profitability.

Skills

Process Automation

DCS

SCADA

PLC

HMI

System architecture

Proposal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

N/A

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Bid Specialist, you will lead the bidding process for Process Automation Solutions, including solutions, services, design, manufacturing, and automation projects. You will be responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals, validating technical solutions, and supporting the sales team from the initial customer engagement through contract signing. You will work closely with Solution Consultants, Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and third-party partners to develop winning bid strategies and deliver proposals. And will report to PROPOSAL MANAGER, LIFECYCLE SERVICES.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bidding process for Process Automation Solutions from initial customer engagement through contract signing.
• Develop and create proposal documents for automation solutions and evaluate customer RFQs to position Rockwell Automation competitively.
• Validate and endorse the technical aspects of proposed solutions, ensuring alignment with customer business goals, requirements, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Solution Consultants, Project Management, Engineering teams, and third-party suppliers to develop accurate technical and commercial proposals.
• Execute bid approval requests, manage complex proposals, support customer discussions during the bidding phase, and identify risks to maximize proposal profitability.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a large industrial systems and automation solutions delivery business.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• 3+ years of experience in project execution related to industrial automation.
• Experience with Process Automation Solutions, including DCS, SCADA, PLC, HMI, Engineering, FAT, SAT, SIT, system architecture preparation, Drives, and other automation system components.
• Experience as a Proposal Engineer or Proposal Consultant.
• Prior DCS automation experience supporting solution design.
• Project management knowledge.
• Previous commercial experience within automation-related roles.
• Experience working with technical solution validation, proposal development, and commercial bidding processes for automation projects.

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development... and other local benefits!

Modality: Hybrid

You will report to: PROPOSAL MANAGER, LIFECYCLE SERVICES

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

We believe that employee diversity is an important element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of Our organization.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.