Global Bid and Proposal Specialist (UPS)

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Develops technical and commercial proposals for LV UPS and critical power solutions serving data centers, semiconductor facilities, and mission-critical customers globally. Responsibilities include tender preparation, risk assessment, solution design, application engineering, customer presentations, technical documentation review, vendor and engineering coordination, and contract or quotation support. The role also contributes to business development and requires substantial UPS, power systems, and solution engineering expertise, along with domestic and international travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Global Bid and Proposal Manager
 

What we believe in


At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.


Your role and responsibilities:


In this role, you will be responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals primarily for Low Voltage Uninterruptible Power Supply (LV UPS) systems on a global scale. While the primary focus is LV UPS solutions, the scope may also extend to other Critical Power products and integrated power infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a solid technical understanding of ABB’s Critical Power portfolio and the ability to translate customer requirements into commercially viable and technically optimized solutions.


The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite


The role will support for the Electrification Smart Power Business, Critical Power Product Group to be based at PEENYA Bangalore, India.


You will be mainly accountable for:


  • Oversee technical and commercial tender preparation, risk assessments, and proposal management to ensure timely submissions, market competitiveness, and meeting ABB’s profitability targets.
  • Design and develop LV UPS solutions for global customers across data centers, semiconductor facilities, and other mission-critical applications, ensuring reliability and compliance with customer specifications.
  • Contribute to business development through technical presentations, customer workshops, product demonstrations, seminars, and solution-based promotional activities targeting key market segments.
  • Provide application engineering support by reviewing customer specifications and technical documentation, collaborating with engineering teams, factories, and vendors to develop technically feasible and commercially sound proposals while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Leverage ABB’s power protection and distribution portfolio to improve customer value and business opportunities, while continuously developing technical and commercial knowledge through professional training, including approximately two months of onboarding and technical training in Switzerland on ABB Critical Power products and global proposal management practices.

Qualifications for the role:


  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the electrical power, critical power, or energy infrastructure industry.
  • Minimum 5 years of mandatory experience in UPS systems, including battery technologies, Battery Management Systems (BMS), power conversion equipment, and system integration.
  • Solid technical knowledge of LV UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, electrical distribution systems, and power system studies and analysis.
  • Experience in project engineering, proposal management, quotations, contract negotiations, technical sales, or solution engineering.
  • Experience in data centers, semiconductor facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or industrial power applications. Demonstrated experience managing projects for strategic global accounts.
  • Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams. Solid customer focus, commercial awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs. Additional language proficiency.

More about us:


ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • At least 8 years of experience in the electrical power, critical power, or energy infrastructure industry
  • At least 5 years of experience with UPS systems
  • Experience with battery technologies, Battery Management Systems, power conversion equipment, and system integration
  • Technical knowledge of LV UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, electrical distribution systems, and power system studies and analysis
  • Experience in project engineering, proposal management, quotations, contract negotiations, technical sales, or solution engineering
  • Experience with data centers, semiconductor facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or industrial power applications
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects for strategic global accounts
  • Clear English communication and ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams
  • Customer focus, commercial awareness, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required
  • Additional language proficiency

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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