Automation Proposals Engineer: Customer-Facing Controls

Automation Experts

Theale

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking a Proposals Engineer to bridge technical automation knowledge with customer engagement. You will understand client requirements, survey sites, and craft robust proposals covering PLC, HMI/SCADA architectures and industrial networking.

You’ll present solutions, collaborate with engineering and project teams, and stay current with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider technologies. Based in Berkshire, the role requires travel to customer sites and close collaboration with the

Qualifications

3+ years' experience in controls integration, automation engineering or technical sales.
Experience within a systems integrator environment.
Strong understanding of PLCs, HMI and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of control panels, instrumentation and industrial communications.
Experience with Rockwell, Siemens or Schneider technologies.
Understanding of full automation project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
Strong communication and presentation skills for customer engagement.
Structured, commercially aware approach to preparing technical proposals.
Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.

Responsibilities

Work with customers to understand their automation and control requirements.
Attend customer sites and carry out detailed site surveys.
Review technical documentation and project requirements to develop appropriate solutions.
Design and propose PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial networking architectures.
Prepare detailed technical proposals, cost estimates and scopes of work.
Present solutions to customers through meetings, presentations, demonstrations and site visits.
Work closely with engineering and project management teams to ensure proposals are practical and deliverable.
Keep up to date with automation technologies, standards and vendor solutions including Siemens, Rockwell and Schneider.
Support the sales team with opportunity management, CRM and pipeline forecasting.
Attend industry events and trade shows to promote solutions and develop market knowledge.