Proposals Engineer

At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America, we invite you to apply today!

As our new Proposals Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the quoting process on large customer projects, including developing proposals for a variety of robot applications and ensuring that the provided solutions are specific to each customer’s needs. You will gather the customers’ technical and commercial requirements and lead cross-functional groups to develop the strategy, cost basis, pricing, and written proposal for each assigned RFQ. In addition, you need to ensure that each proposal provides solutions to customers’ specific needs for general assembly and body shop robot applications, while exceeding customer expectations and driving overall project profitability.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and manage the proposal development schedule
• Coordinate and conduct engineering and proposal strategy meetings with Sales, Segments and Engineering
• Develop cost grids that estimate material and labor costs
• Develop and manage proposal documentation
• Review and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings
• Manage revisions, change requests and clarifications as required
• Initiate strategies that lead to cost reduction and process improvements
• Solicit quotes from FANUC America vendors
• Facilitate project team kickoff meetings and effectively communicate quoted deliverables
• Continually focus on cost down solutions and products working with Engineering and Project Management
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• Experience working with suppliers (i.e. confirming lead times, cost analysis, etc.)
• Passionate about Robotics industry
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automation engineering with a basic knowledge of robotic applications including robot interface, programming, and process equipment integration and operation
• Exposure to the FANUC product line
• Prior experience in customer proposal development, customer specification review, and project grid creation
  
  

Benefits

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans