Electrical Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to provide quotations and develop technical solutions for modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the field, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves collaboration with sales and engineering teams to ensure project success and compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer.
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English; German/Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quotations and technical solutions for Electrical/Controls projects.
• Develop technical solutions with input from various departments.
• Review electrical circuit diagrams and identify components.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Technical report writing

Customer focus

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for providing quotations and supporting calculations for Electrical/Controls modernization projects, for Schuler and Non Schuler products, in a timely manner, including the compilation of the scope of work, associated costs and lead-times.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive RFQ from regional sales team and review.
• Discusses project scope with the Regional Sales Manager and customer if necessary, to ensure a complete understanding of the scope of work.
• Visit customer with Regional Sales Manager to review site and discuss RFQ when necessary.
• Propose and present alternative solutions, if appropriate, and agree scope of work to be quoted.
• For budgetary quotations review historical database and identify prior quotes that can be used for reference.
• Discuss and agree sourcing strategy for SOW with Director of Service Sales
• Develop technical solution in line with customers RFQ, with input from Engineering, Field service, Affiliates and Suppliers.
• Review electrical circuit diagrams and BOM’s to identify components to be replaced or upgraded.
• Write technical description for quotation that satisfies customers RFQ and all local regulations, and clearly describes our scope of supply.
• Provide calculation, timing plan and manpower estimate with input from Engineering, Field service, Affiliates, Purchasing and Project Management.
• Reviews the quotation and project calculation with the Director of Service Sales and agree quoted price.
• Ensure that the signature rights policy is followed prior to release of quotation for approval.
• Support regional sales manager in presenting the quotation to the customer including customer visits where necessary.
• Support regional sales manager with technical presentations on Schuler service products.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer with a Press Manufacturer or Press service company.
• SAP Experience would be an advantage
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office
• Possess strong analytical aptitude.
• Possess strong technical report writing skills
• Customer focused.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently.
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• German and/or Portuguese skills would be a plus.
• Visa holders/English as Second (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.