Proposal Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.

Sudbury (MA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Engineer – Automation to develop technical and commercial proposals for robotic manufacturing systems.

The role blends technical writing, estimating and engineering knowledge to translate automation concepts into clear customer proposals. Responsibilities include preparing cost budgets, compiling equipment and labor costs, and creating detailed scopes of supply, with margins and ROI calculations.

Qualifications

Experience writing proposals for automation projects.
Ability to develop cost budgets and ROI analyses.
Familiarity with quotation processes and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

Develop proposals and cost budgets for robotic automation projects.
Compile equipment, engineering, labor, tooling and installation costs.
Create detailed scopes of supply, assumptions, exclusions and project documentation.
Perform margin, markup, ROI and payback calculations.
Collaborate with Applications Engineering and Sales throughout the quotation process.

Skills

Technical writing

Estimating

Engineering knowledge

Proposal development

Cost budgeting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Proposal Engineer – Automation

Join a fast-growing automation group responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals for robotic manufacturing systems. This role combines technical writing, estimating and engineering knowledge to turn automation concepts into clear, professional customer proposals.

Develop proposals and cost budgets for robotic automation projects
Compile equipment, engineering, labor, tooling and installation costs
Create detailed scopes of supply, assumptions, exclusions and project documentation
Perform margin, markup, ROI and payback calculations
Work extensively with Microsoft Word and Excel
Collaborate with Applications Engineering and Sales throughout the quotation process