Proposal Application Engineer

comauexternalcx; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

comauexternalcx is seeking an Proposal Application Engineer to develop manufacturing processes and automation solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft technically sound and competitive proposals.

The role requires an associate degree in engineering or technical fields and hands-on automation experience in powertrain, propulsion, electrification, or battery assembly environments. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in engineering or technical field is required.
• At least 3 years of industrial automation system experience in process engineering or proposal development.
• Experience in Powertrain Assembly, Propulsion, Electrification or Battery Assembly automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and solutions for new automation systems business.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Commissioning & Site Management and Estimating to create technical proposals.

Skills

Process engineering

Proposal development

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technical field

Tools

CAD

3D CAD (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Proposal Application Engineer will develop manufacturing processes and solutions for new automation systems business. You will collaborate with a team of relevant specialists from Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Commissioning & Site Management and Estimating to create technical proposals which are efficient and competitive in today’s marketplace.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Engineering or Technical field
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation system experience in process engineering, or proposal development.
• Experience in engineering or proposal development in Powertrain Assembly, Propulsion: Electrification or Battery Assembly industrial automation.
• Working knowledge of CAD to develop system layouts and process flows.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically (0 – 20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Powertrain Assembly, Propulsion or Electrification industrial system automation
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A working knowledge of 3D CAD (i.e. Catia, NX, or Solidworks).