Controls Estimating / Application Engineer

Comau, is a worldwide leader in delivering advanced industrial automation products and systems. Its portfolio includes technology and systems for electric, hybrid and traditional vehicle manufacturing, industrial robots, collaborative and wearable robotics, autonomous logistics, dedicated machining centers and interconnected digital services and products able to transmit, elaborate and analyze machine and process data.At Comau, we globally thrive by building and fostering an equitable and inclusive workforce across all dimensions: gender, sexual diversity, abilities, ethnicity, and generations. We are committed to foster a culture that acknowledges individual uniqueness and fosters creativity, in which employees of diverse backgrounds and with different abilities can feel safe, respected, and included.The Controls Estimating Application Engineer is responsible for providing the controls automation content and estimation required as part of the solution offered to our customers. The role will process and content the controls aspect for an opportunity, in addition to collaborating with a team of relevant specialists from Sales, Engineering and Site Management to create a technical proposal which is efficient and competitive in today's marketplace. The Controls Estimator is also responsible for accurately estimating the controls automation cost of projects by analyzing and compiling the cost factors, as well as creating quotation packages using process documentation, written specifications, and designs.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Comau Sales and Operations teams as well as with the Customer during proposal phase to define the most competitive and effective controls solutions.Assess a customer's specification package for correct application of commercial components and desired manufacturing process parameters.Assess and compile controls automation technology and equipment content.Be able to evaluate that the defined controls technical content is accurate and be able to highlight where items or other cost drivers have been missed or overstated. Prepare estimates for Sales quotations and conduct special studies to develop standard hours and related cost data.Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss solutions and resolve issues.Conduct negotiations with the customer or vendors as conjunction with Sales and other members of the Proposal team, present the technical proposal and solution to the customer.Read and understand the customer requirements and propose solutions that fits with customer needs and attend quality, schedule, and budget constraints.Create technical presentations to present to customers the Scope of Supply.Reports to: Estimating ManagerRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or Robotics Engineering or Industrial Engineering related Engineering FieldsMinimum of 3 years of Controls Automation experience in controls estimation, application, or design of assembly industrial automation systems Experience and knowledge of Body Assembly.Experience and technical knowledge of controls automation architecture using Rockwell andor Siemens technology.Experience and technical knowledge on fluidics diagrams and architecture.A working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools with interest or experience in organizing content & cost data in excel sheets database estimating system etc.Ability to create spreadsheets using formulas and links.Experience with e-plan andor AutoCAD ElectricalPreferred Qualifications:Proposal, application and estimating engineering experienceExperience and familiarity in Body-In-White automation production systems.Experience and knowledge of Batteries Assembly and Powertrain Systems.Experience with Project Management

Created: 2025-02-23