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SMS group · 1 month ago

Sales and Proposal Engineer E&A

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SMS group is a leading partner in the world of metals, seeking a Sales and Proposal Engineer to collaborate closely with the engineering team. This role involves crafting technical and commercial proposals for advanced process control systems in the metals industry, focusing on customer engagement and innovative solutions.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the engineering team developing technical solutions for sales projects based on project requirements, SMS standards and similar reference projects

Assist the engineering team developing project cost estimates based on the Technical solution utilizing the required vendors and reference estimates

Present SMS Technical solutions to customers as part of the sales activities

Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits

Travel to our customers within North America for short trips during the sales cycle

Qualification

Electrical engineeringAutomation systemsSales experienceProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Ideally a technical degree with a background in electrical and automation. Appropriate experience may also be applicable

Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering and/or sales role in the metals or a similar industry, or working for an automation controls, power or drives company

Background and/or experience in electrical and automation systems utilizing programmable logic controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), drives and/or PC based process models

Self-starter who wants to learn and grow with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to support the sales opportunity for site investigation, proposal review meetings and entertainment with the customer

Strong aptitude to communicate and exercise effective interpersonal skills with excellent English oral and written communication skills

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations