Automation Proposal Engineer – Systems & ROI

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.

Sudbury (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Medical / 401(k) / Vacation

Sick / Holiday Pay / Tuition Assist

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Engineer for its Methods Automation – Sales/Application Engineering team.

You will develop automation proposals featuring FANUC Robotics, CNC machines, and material handling systems, working with mechanical and electrical design, robot programming, and system build teams. The ideal candidate has experience in cost estimation, technical writing, and delivering clearly defined, well-documented proposals.

Qualifications

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology required; bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
3–5 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

Develop real world viable solutions with mechanical & electrical design teams, robot programming and system build teams.
Design automation solutions from a conceptual perspective for the machine tending automation sector.
Approach all solutions with a holistic mindset to ensure proposals are well defined and properly allocated.
Develop detailed capital equipment cost estimates.
Analyze labor, materials, controls, robotics, tooling, and installation costs.
Solicit and evaluate quotations from suppliers and strategic partners.
Maintain proposal margins consistent with company objectives.
Review customer requests for quotes and specifications to drive risk mitigation and compliance.
Attend closed order analysis and postmortem meetings to ensure proposed content and allocations are accurate.