Proposal Engineer - Instrumentation

About Maxima Automation

Maxima Automation is a fast-growing industrial automation solutions provider specializing in end-to-end automation, controls, instrumentation, and process optimization. We deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency for our clients across industries.

Role Overview

The Proposal Engineer will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and technically sound proposals for automation and control system projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial understanding, and excellent coordination skills to ensure timely and high-quality submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer RFQs, specifications, drawings, and tender documents to understand project requirements.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals for PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, instrumentation, control panels, and turnkey automation projects.
• Prepare BOQs, cost estimations, system architectures, technical write-ups, and compliance statements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, sourcing, project management) to gather inputs for proposals.
• Interact with vendors to obtain quotations and technical details.
• Ensure proposals meet customer requirements, industry standards, and company guidelines.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, technical clarifications, and customer discussions.
• Support the sales team in presenting technical solutions to clients.
• Maintain proposal documentation, pricing templates, and revision histories.
• Work on continuous optimization of proposal processes to improve accuracy and turnaround time.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in proposals, estimation, or design within the automation or industrial controls domain.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, VFDs, instrumentation, and control panel design.
• Good understanding of industrial processes and automation architectures.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, GA drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent analytical, costing, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and customer-handling abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and proposal tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with major brands like Honeywell, Endress + Hauser Etc.
• Exposure to system integration or EPC environments.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISA, IEC, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative automation projects.
• Supportive work culture focused on growth and learning.
• Career progression within a fast-growing automation company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Internet reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moovarasanpet, Madipakkam, Moovarasanpet, Madipakkam, Chennai - 600091, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/12/2025