Proposal Specialist

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

You will oversee the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with company policies, obtaining the appropriated approvals. Work with Rockwell Sales to assess and respond to engineering, consulting, project and support services opportunities.

You will work together with customers, Rockwell Sales and Field Engineers/Consultants, to understand the functional requirements ensuring we expand and maximize the opportunity. You will understand the customers application needs and be able to scope a conceptual design for Rockwell Automation solutions, including Field Engineering Projects. You will report to Proposal Manager.

• You will oversee proposal generation against defined customer requirements. This also includes commercial T&C's.
• You will oversee the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with company policies, obtaining the appropriated approvals.
• You will consult with other departments on issues like pricing, product specification, warranties and product adaptation to ensure that we provide the appropriate business and technical solution to the customer needs.
• You will analyze customer's requirements to determine the process control system solution and determine applicable control configuration/architecture.
• You will support sales efforts by assisting sales on pre-sales activities, demonstrating the LCS (Life Cycle Services) capabilities to create or coordinate effort estimates for engineering work.
• You will coordinate the progress of the bidding process.
• Coordinate proposal development proves working with multiple entities within the organization (contract management, finance team, global technical consulting team, Sales).

• 8 or more years' experience in either Project-based Engineering role or Previous Proposal Experience in an Industrial Automation environment.
• BSc in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
• Familiar with Allen Bradley/Rockwell products.
• Skills in defining automation solutions and costing for technical projects.
• Commercial flair to support Sales in winning proposed projects.
• Full working proficiency in both German and English.

• Background in industries like Life Science and Food and Beverage.
• Further education in engineering, computer science or project management.
• Control System Architecture Design (Client Server) experience.
• Experience using a CRM system.

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.