Proposal Engineer

Role Overview

Proposal Engineer

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Develop automation concepts and layouts based on customer requirements and feasibility studies.
• Prepare detailed

  technical and commercial proposals

  for

  Automation

  ,

  NPD

  , and

  CAE

  projects.
• Estimate

  project cost, manpower effort, and delivery timelines

  using internal data and vendor quotations.
• Coordinate with design, simulation, and controls teams to define system architecture and scope of supply.
• Create proposal documents including BOM, functional description, process flow, and technical assumptions.
• Evaluate and source quotations from vendors for automation components, subsystems, and fabrication.
• Collaborate with customers for technical clarifications, scope finalization, and budget alignment.
• Support business development and marketing teams with technical inputs for presentations, brochures, and case studies.
• Maintain and update internal costing databases and proposal templates.
• Participate in internal design and review meetings to ensure proposal alignment with engineering capabilities.
• Assist in project handover to execution teams after order finalization, ensuring smooth transition.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in

  Mechatronics Engineering

  (mandatory).
• 4 - 8 years of experience in industrial automation proposal building, project estimation, or engineering sales.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of

  automation systems

  , including mechanical, electrical, and control integration.
• Hands-on knowledge of

  robotics, conveyors, pneumatics, sensors,

  and

  PLC systems

  preferred.
• Experience in

  cost estimation, BOM preparation

  , and

  timeline

  planning

  for engineering projects.
• Experience with

  CAD tools

  (e.g.,

  SolidWorks, AutoCAD

  ) for concept development and layout visualization.
• Basic understanding of

  CAE tools

  (FEA/CFD)

  for effort estimation and integration with design proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for proposal documentation and client coordination.
• Proficiency in

  MS Office

  (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to prepare professional proposals.

General Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple proposal requests simultaneously.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to company growth.