Controls Engineer and Estimator
Automation Solutions
- Portland, OR
- $80,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Estimate costs and write proposals related to UL 508a and NFPA 79 controls, custom automated machinery, and material handling equipment. Knowledge of electro-mechanical components used in the automation industry is important.
- Clearly and accurately define labor hours, material costs, and outside service costs for detailed parts, assemblies, and tooling.
- Work closely with outside vendors to obtain technical information and pricing required to properly select the correct components for applications being quoted.
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, including some design, involving all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage changes to project scope, schedules, and costs while coordinating with the sales and engineering teams to manage customer expectations. Acquire change orders and customer authorization where appropriate.
- Meet quote deadlines and expedited requests from customers.
- Demonstrate good presence and congeniality when speaking technically in front of groups (co-workers & customers).
- Follow up on quotes sent to customers and manage quotes and quote requests in the queue.
- Perform hands-on engineering when necessary to complete projects.
- Use various software (Exact Online/AutoCAD/ Solidworks, etc.) to assist in reviewing drawings and generating quotes.