Control Systems Estimator

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Full-time Regular Maple Grove, MN, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

At Cybertrol, you will apply your skills in a culture that focuses on commitment to high quality solutions for our customers while emphasizing personal and professional growth for our employees. Our core values are reflected in everything we do. Our dedication to being "Passionate," "Authentic," and "Willing to Help" makes a significant impact on our work culture and the success of our projects.

The Applications Engineer / Estimator is primarily an inside sales support role. This person will develop and propose industrial automation solutions to fulfill customer needs by leveraging Cybertrol’s capabilities. For most applications, an Applications Engineer can specify services, equipment, and software that will meet the defined scope, but may also work with Engineering staff to identify an appropriate technical solution for uncommon or specialty applications.

Ability to travel up to 15%, including scope of definition visits to customers, quarterly business reviews to account related sites, and trade show attendance. A valid driver’s license is required.

• Create estimations, proposal documents, and Bill of Materials (BOM's) for internal review and external presentation to customers
• Create labor estimates using a combination of industry knowledge and templated solutions
• Work directly with Business Development Managers and clients to understand the client’s business and define relevant project scope
• Identify services, equipment, and software to meet the defined scope on site independently
• Work directly with all Cybertrol departments to gain information to be used in solution estimations
• Present proposals to the client, clearly articulating how our proposed solution responds to their need(s)
• Consult on solutions with customers’ technical teams
• Interface and present to Engineering and Plant Operations Management
• Build and maintain vendor relationships by becoming certified and/or registered within the organization (i.e. Cisco, Panduit, VMWare, etc.)
• Remain current on customer preferences and options by attending sales meetings, vendor training and trade shows and reading trade journals
• Support business development initiatives by consulting with customer, managing requests, and proposing upgrades
• Contribute to the sales process by creating and maintaining standard documents and processes including assisting with training and adoption by other inside and outside sales team members
• Account management responsibilities for assigned house accounts, including periodic customer visits, identifying potential needs, developing project scope, assembling proposals, and presenting to customers

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical) or related engineering field or Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Computer, IT, or Electro-Mechanical) or a related engineering technology field with 5 years minimum experience related and relevant experience in industrial automation

• Ability to offer a level of technical support for the Business Development team, including system support, general troubleshooting, and project technical assistance
• Must be effective at overcoming resistance and able to work independently
• Must be effective at technical writing, multi-tasking and following workflows
• Must be able to work collaboratively for uncommon or specialty applications where additional engineering assistance is required
• Ability to architect and present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical customer contacts
• Desire to continuously learn about new technologies and applications
• Maintain proficiency in using MS Office and Cybertrol internal applications

Office Work:

On-Site working conditions may include:

• Workaround construction…