Conveyor Controls Estimator

CEC Controls Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Controls is seeking a Controls Estimator to support the automotive conveyor industry, primarily in North America. The candidate should have strong experience in electrical controls design and CAD drawings, with preference for Ford, GM, or Stellantis exposure.

Hybrid work with limited office time is available. Ideal applicants will bring 5+ years in design/startup of electrical controls, plus expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs and PLC/HMI systems.

Qualifications

• Technical engineering degree or related certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in design and startup of electrical controls.
• Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software experience required.
• Strong Excel proficiency; VBA a plus.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems; AutoCAD and ePlan drawings.
• US work authorization without sponsorship; live within commuting distance of a US office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed estimates to meet customer requirements and company policies.
• Prepare proposal documents and customer proposal forms.
• Assists with evaluating and improving estimating processes.
• Prepare feasibility/contract review forms and schedule pricing reviews.
• Collaborate with Project Management to set budgets and scope for kickoff.
• Follow up on proposals to determine status and pricing feedback.
• Travel for bid meetings, value analysis meetings, and pre-award meetings as needed.

Skills

Electrical controls design

PLC/HMI experience

Excel (VBA)

AutoCAD / ePlan drawings

Allen Bradley PLC hardware/software

Travel readiness

Education

Technical Engineering Degree or certifications

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

AutoCAD

ePlan

HMI software

Job description

CEC Controls is currently recruiting a Controls Estimator for the Automotive Conveyor Industry for projects primarily in primarily in North America. The successful candidate will have Discrete Controls and Automotive (or related) experience. Candidate should also have a background in Controls Hardware design and build background. Experience in Ford, GM, Stellantis Assembly Conveyance is a bonus. This position offers the ability to work hybrid with very limited office time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed estimates to meet customer requirements and company policies
• Prepare proposal documents and customer proposal forms, as required by customer request
• Assists with evaluation and improvements of company estimating process
• Prepares the feasibility/contract review form and schedule pricing review meetings when required
• Work with Project Management to establish budgets and coordinate scope to kickoff project when purchase orders are received
• Responsible for the follow up of proposals to determine status and obtain feedback about pricing.
• Must be able to travel for short periods of time to attend Bid meetings, Value Analysis Meetings, Pre-award Meetings and assist in project implementation as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical Engineering Degree or certifications preferred, or experience specifically related to the position.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in design and startup of electrical controls.
• Allen Bradley PLC Hardware and Software experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, VBA coding a plus.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and ePlan electrical control drawings.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC Controls is required
• Must live in commuting distance to one of CEC Controls US offices.