AMUS Electrical Estimator II

Responsibilities

• Estimation of Main Line Materials Handling Systems (body welding, paint & assembly) for automotive manufacturing lines.
• Performs estimation analysis to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on best engineering practice or customer requirements.
• Assist in design and development of new conveyor systems, equipment and standard cost evaluations for new conveyor and equipment.
• Define electrical components to be used in an electrical control system.
• Aid Sales or Technical Service with the complete bid proposal development.
• Interface with customer engineers when gathering system requirements, then translating the requirement to functional technical specifications.
• Investigate and provide lowest cost material handling alternatives, which meet customer requirements (VA/VE).
• Make technical presentations of material handling solutions to customer engineers.
• Visit customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development.
• Overtime required when Due Date for quote has to be met.
• Travel as required.
• Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design and implementation in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Automotive manufacturing, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC and HMI components. Experience with other manufacturers is a plus (Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Siemens…).
• Experience with industrial control systems and experience with material handling equipment.
• Strong skills and experience in estimating total costs for Electrical and Controls portion of material handling systems.
• Experience in bid proposals a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical WDs and system layout drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2000 or higher), Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
• Knowledge of electrical standards (National Electric Code, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA 79, and UL508A).
• Experience with Automotive Customer Specifications.
• Basic experience writing hardware specifications.
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 2-6 years experience in Electrical Engineering and control systems design.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA/HSA Company provided life and disability plans
• 401K
• Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
• 11 paid holidays
• Yearly performance bonuses
• PPE Reimbursement