Proposal Engineer

Are you the right fit to be Valmet's new Proposal Engineer to support Sales in our Automation Business Line?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.

As a Proposal Engineer, you will play a vital role in the sales team by ensuring the smooth operation of sales processes and providing essential support to sales representatives and account managers. This position involves a combination of administrative tasks, customer interaction, and strategic support to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the global sales team.

This is a key technical role within the Valmet Analyzer Products and Integration Business Unit, the global headquarters of the Maxum II Gas Chromatograph and Systems Integration Solutions business in Houston, TX. This is a technology focused role with the primary responsibility for supporting the sales team in developing the most cost-competitive and technically sound product and solutions proposal for our customers in new and existing accounts. Candidates should be able to demonstrate technical expertise in the field of process analytics and systems integration with a focus on the electrical systems design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from the organization's sales force or customers about the technical aspects of the organization's products and services.
• Receive and review Requests for Quotations (RFQ's) for the organization's products and services.
• Prepare cost calculations and provide a cost-effective solution for each customer's specific need utilizing products and solutions from our portfolio.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations to customers to meet their technical requirements and specific needs.
• Oversee the entire RFQ process/lifecycle, including RFQ issuance, proposal preparation and submission, technical clarifications and responses, order entry support, and seamless handover to the Operations team.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the development and enhancement of IEC/ATEX based engineering modules for use in the development of technical proposals for Global Projects.
• Prioritize assigned Global RFQ's and coordinate actions as needed to fully define and accurately interpret scope requirements.
• Identify and configure the best technical solution to meet the customer needs.
• Collaboratively review solution requirements with internal and external resources locally and globally as needed to ensure consistent application of Siemens technology.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline preferred.
• Candidate should have experience in and be familiar with Hazloc standards IECEx, the ATEX Directive and ideally, the North American division standards (NEC).
• Typically, 10-15 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of KEY responsibilities and knowledge as presented above.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as an advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.
• Basic understanding of process instrumentation, process measurement principles (thermal conductivity, flame ionization, photoionization, IR, etc) and systems integration construction principles and methods.

Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and strong work performance:

• Able to read and interpret technical documentation (engineering drawings, schematics, test data) and create technical reports
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills;
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Strong attention to detail; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability-Able to manage competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Able to commit to virtually meeting with global customers as needed.
• Dependability-- Completes work in timely manner; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

This position will be primarily in the Houston, TX area however remote candidates in the US may also be considered.

We offer:

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information:

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! https://www.valmet.com/careersna