Automation Proposal Engineer
Automation Proposal Engineer
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Job Description
SUMMARY
The Automation Proposals Engineer is responsible for creating validating and promoting the basic design on which a proposal is based and working out the cost estimation for the automaton and electrical scope. The responsibility covers the automation & Electrical conceptual design.
The aim is to provide designs which satisfy the client brief in an economical way while as far as possible demonstrating quantifiable benefits associated with SPX Flows design and/or technology.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Environment
Ensuring that solutions are safe
Ensuring that relevant reviews as defined in SPX Flow procedures and additionally tender requirements have been undertaken fully and that resultant actions have been completed. (Example reviews include: Design Reviews Risk Assessments)
Conceptual Design
Evaluating different design solutions in terms of value to the customer feasibility execution methodology implementation risk and SPX Flows ability to bid successfully
Where there no formal customer tender document is provided assisting sales in development of a design brief based on client inputs and the above evaluation of alternative solutions
Where there a formal customer tender document is available reviewing and validating the requirements and where appropriate formulating alternative approaches which may deliver enhanced value to the end-user.
Identifying the key client concerns and business drivers which a design with an attractive business case needs to cover. Where necessary attending customer meetings to hear requirements directly and discuss possible SPX Flow solutions.
Visiting customer production sites to review existing solutions in terms of feasibility integration with existing plant space requirements ease of install maintainability etc.
Creating a design concept drawings & diagrams on which the proposal engineering can be based
Ensuring the design satisfies the client brief.
Ensuring the design maximises the use of SPX automation and electrical standards where possible
Recommending and defining KPIs (including validation protocols) which are achievable and are meaningful to the end-user.
Working with other disciplines to ensure that overall SPX Flow solution is practical and achievable within a manageable risk profile.
Detailed Design
Where required creating automation & electrical design information (i.e. sufficient to allow accurate budget evaluation).
Communicating the rationale behind design solution and articulating features and benefits
Managing one or more design engineers to supporting the high-level solution identified by the Automation Proposals Engineer.
Proposal Creation
Validating the diagrams & drawings produced for the offer
Creating the automation description including features and benefits included in the proposal text.
Reviewing completed proposal text to ensure accuracy and coherence.
Owning the proposed design solution to ensure successful navigation of the SPX Flow bid process (e.g. attending and indeed leading pre-contract risk reviews)
Owning and maintaining the master cost sheet. Taking responsibility for it maintenance and training others to support the quotation process by being able to use the sheet accurately.
Sales Assistance
Identifying quantifying and articulating end-user benefits and providing a compelling business case for the SPX Flow design.
Creating appropriate presentation content for client meetings and if requested assisting sales at client meetings to promote the benefits of SPX Flows offer.
Presenting SPX Flow solutions in terms of system configuration equipment selection and execution strategy with a view to building confidence with our customers.
Engineering Community Member
As a member of the engineering team a Automation Proposals Engineer will be expected to actively participate in the wider technical community and provide support to colleagues:
General Technical Support
Act as subject matter expert in areas where they have appropriate experience and partake in knowledge sharing as required
Mentoring of recently recruited or inexperienced staff
Providing general technical support outside of the specific projects/proposals for which they are responsible. Examples include:
Conceptual design guidance during proposal stage
Technical review of quotation text prior to bid submission
Participating in design reviews as an external expert
Provide support to conceptual design or feasibility studies
Continuous Improvement
Providing input into continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. tools development standardisation)
Documenting and communicating lessons learned
Involvement in knowledge sharing initiatives (e.g. documenting best practices)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Fluent English both spoken and written
Good communication skills
Good presentation skills
Very strong knowledge of automation engineering design & execution
Ability to quickly assimilate the key requirements for the proposed solution including those which may be of significant to other disciplines
Ability to understand process solutions at a P&ID level
Understanding of the Rockwell / Siemens / Schneider / Aveva products at a basic level
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work on multiple tasks within a matrix environment
Ability and willingness to work within a team and build relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and in geographically diverse locations.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Good initiative and ability to work independently
The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. automation and electrical)
Working knowledge in PLC solutions
Experience of working within and leading a technically oriented team
Full driving license
Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Experience of scheduling tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) beneficial
Sales or sales support experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
In general this is an office-based job with a considerable amount of time spent at a computer. Ability to travel to other SPX locations and customer sites is a requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to travel globally up to approximately 30% of the time.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPXs business and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity and through designed channels initiate and recommend solutions.
Employment Type
Full Time
