Tender / Quotation Specialist (Low Voltage Motor Control Centers)

BlackBerry Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Tender / Quotation Specialist to lead bids for Low Voltage Motor Control Centers in North America. The role focuses on preparing technical, cost, and commercial data-driven proposals, with strong emphasis on timely, well-documented tenders and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or sales-related quotation work, a degree in electrical engineering, and proficiency with MS Word, AutoCAD, Excel, SharePoint, plus programming basics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Technical background in ANSI/IEC low voltage switchgears and/or motor control centers.
• 5+ years in engineering, sales, quotations, proposals or manufacturing.
• Prior proposals experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, AutoCAD, Excel, SharePoint; programming skills (macros, Java, PowerApps) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate competitive bids, estimates, and quotations based on customer specifications and budget.
• Create well-documented tenders with full and accurate costs in a timely manner.
• Manage technical, financial, and project management aspects of bids, estimates, and quotations.
• Ensure timely inputs for bid editing and adhere to quality procedures.

Skills

MS Word

AutoCAD

Excel

SharePoint

PowerApps

Java

Macros

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

AutoCAD

Excel

SharePoint

PowerApps

Java

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:EL Sales Support Manager__As the Tender / Quotation Specialist focusing on Low Voltage Motor Control Centers, you will have the opportunity to create and complete bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer specifications, requirements, or budget to achieve market competitiveness and high margins for the company. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting and collating the information required to prepare proposals, including both technical, cost elements, and commercial data.The work model for the role is hybrid (#LI-Hybrid) out of preferably the Houston, TX ABB Facility, or in the Mebane, NC manufacturing plant.This role is contributing to the Electrification business. Distribution Solutions. Product Low Voltage Motor Control Center. Region North America.You will be mainly accountable for:Formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations by considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial aspects for each situation.Creating well-documented tenders in a timely manner and with an appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.Managing the preparation of technical, financial, and, if required, project management aspects of the bid, estimate, and quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.Ensuring that inputs for editing activities related to bid, estimate, and quotation preparation are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the established quality procedures.Our team dynamics:You will join a broad, multicultural, and dynamic team with a strong customer-centric and continuous improvement mindset, where you will have the opportunity to thrive and grow professionally.Qualifications for the role:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent / similar fields)Must possess technical background within ANSI/IEC low voltage switchgears and/or motor control centers (if not in those specific products, than experience within packaging, services, electrification and or distribution systems)5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, sales, quotations, proposals, manufacturingCandidates with prior proposals experience are strongly preferredProficient with MS Word, AutoCAD, Excel, SharePoint and preferably programming skills (macros, java, PowerApps, etc)Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the USWhat's in it for you:We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something biggerABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.