Design and Proposal Engineer

Avanceon; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia is seeking a Design & Proposal Engineer to develop technically compliant, cost-effective proposals for the Middle East region from our Lahore office. The role focuses on automation and high-level SCADA systems, coordinating with subcontractors and international teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.

The position requires a B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics and 3–6 years in proposal development within industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong business writing and communications skills.
• Analytical skills to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop technically compliant and cost-effective proposals for the Middle East region.
• Leverage automation and SCADA expertise across the proposal process and subcontractors.
• Influence stakeholders and collaborate with international teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Support international technical teams and develop integrated systems and tools.
• Align with internal stakeholders and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.
• Pre-sales strategy to mitigate risks and protect project execution.
• Ensure compliance with OEM policies and legal standards in commercial processes.
• Execute international bids and proposals while minimizing risk.
• Propose turnkey Industrial Automation solutions.
• Collaborate with global OEMs to track Capex programs and user specifications.
• Lead Capex/Sales planning for automation solutions.
• Analyze key accounts and develop penetration strategies to grow market share.
• Diagnose and resolve customer problems with value-delivered solutions.
• Understand contractual terms and negotiate with customers.

Skills

English fluency

Business communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Customer interaction

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

We’re Hiring: Design & Proposal Engineer

Are you interested in developing new and innovative solutions? Do you have a knack for research and a passion for tackling complex and challenging problems?

Avanceon is offering an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to hone their problem-solving skills and work with a dynamic team on some of the biggest projects from our Lahore offices.

Technical Proposals | Industrial Automation | Middle East Focus

Join us and contribute to leading-edge solutions in the industrial sector!

As one of the leading system integrators in the world, Avanceon specializes in integrated solutions that help industries control, improve, and optimize their manufacturing processes. With more than 30 years of experience, Avanceon’s state-of-the-art solutions have helped countless industries achieve their productivity targets.

Your Role in Driving Proposals and Technical Sales:

• Developing technically compliant and cost-effective proposals specifically for the Middle East Regions.
• Leveraging your experience in automation and high-level SCADA systems with a deep understanding of the entirety of the proposal process, including the integration of subcontractors and systems.
• Exhibiting a strong commercial presence with the ability to influence and maneuver key stakeholders, and working effectively with international teams to drive customer-centric solutions and manage day-to-day departmental matters.
• Focusing on improving sales team effectiveness, adding value by supporting international technical teams, and developing integrated systems and tools.
• Aligning the team with all internal key stakeholders and ensuring task completion within agreed timelines.
• Strategizing effectively during the pre-sales cycle to mitigate risks and minimize the impact on project execution.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures relating to business conduct, and meeting all OEM ethical & legal standards with regards to commercial processes.
• Responsibly executing all international bids and proposals while minimizing risk in all outgoing bids.
• Proposing Turn-Key solutions (Industrial Automation).
• Collaborating with global OEMs to proactively track Capex programs and guarantee user specifications.
• Leading the effort for detailed Capex/Sales plans related to automation solutions and services.
• Analyzing key accounts, developing penetration strategies, and executing tactics to increase market share.
• Diagnosing, documenting, and solving customer problems with seamless solutions, extracting and validating actual solutions with value delivered, and paving the way for value propositions.
• Understanding contractual terms & conditions and effectively negotiating with customers.

What We’re Looking For:

• B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3-6 years of Proposal Development Experience, Industrial Automation, power control, or related industry experience.
• An estimation background in any Electrical, Instrumentation, and Process control entity.
• Fluency in both written and verbal English.
• Proven experience in customer interaction.
• Strong business writing and communications skills.
• Possess a high level of commercial awareness.
• Strong desire to provide a high level of support and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships tactfully and efficiently.
• Strong analytical skills to make informed decisions and guide the team through the decision-making process to achieve business targets.

What’s in It for You?

• An exciting opportunity to hone your problem-solving skills on complex projects.
• Work with a dynamic team on some of the biggest projects globally.
• Contribute to a leading system integrator with over 30 years of experience.