Senior Application Engineer

E Tech Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off & holidays

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to drive pricing for Control Panel, PLC, and HMI projects. You will work with customers and local Business Development Managers to define scope, gather specifications, and prepare estimates that align with project goals.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, proposal preparation, and maintaining a cost database, while staying current with industry practices and company methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Industrial Automation (design, controls, programming, electrical).
• Experience with company estimating methods, tools and processes.
• Understanding of ERP / project costing systems and parametric tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to assess scope and requirements with BD managers.
• Prepare work for estimation by gathering proposals and specs.
• Quote standard Control Panel, PLC, and HMI projects independently.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements.
• Compute costs by analyzing resources.
• Present estimates clearly with data and narratives.
• Maintain cost database and support trend analysis.
• Stay current with technical knowledge through training.
• Act as an ambassador upholding core values.

Skills

Industrial automation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Estimating/Proposal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP / Project Costing Systems

Parametric estimation tools

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

Senior Application Engineer

You will:

• Engage with customers to assess the technical scope and engineering requirements, while collaborating with local E Tech Group Business Development Managers throughout the sales pursuit process.
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Independently quote standard Control Panel, PLC, and HMI projects, seeking engineering assistance solely for specialized cases.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and educational background
• 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering
• Past experience of extensive use of Company Methods, Tools, and Process specific to estimating and proposal management standards.
• Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
• Extensive understand of customer plans, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFQ documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes full paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.