Who You Are
As our new Proposals Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the quoting process on large customer projects, including developing proposals for a variety of robot applications and ensuring that the provided solutions are specific to each customer’s needs. You will gather the customers’ technical and commercial requirements and lead cross-functional groups to develop the strategy, cost basis, pricing, and written proposal for each assigned RFQ. In addition, you need to ensure that each proposal provides solutions to customers’ specific needs for general assembly and body shop robot applications, while exceeding customer expectations and driving overall project profitability.
Are you a customer-focused, problem-solver with a “service first” mindset? Have you also had any exposure/experience with FANUC technology and products? Apply today!
How It’s Done
- Develop and manage the proposal development schedule
- Coordinate and conduct engineering and proposal strategy meetings with Sales, Segments and Engineering
- Develop cost grids that estimate material and labor costs
- Develop and manage proposal documentation
- Review and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings
- Manage revisions, change requests and clarifications as required
- Initiate strategies that lead to cost reduction and process improvements
- Solicit quotes from FANUC America vendors
- Facilitate project team kickoff meetings and effectively communicate quoted deliverables
- Continually focus on cost down solutions and products working with Engineering and Project Management
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
- Experience working with suppliers (i.e. confirming lead times, cost analysis, etc.)
- Passionate about Robotics industry
What Would Be Even Better
- 3+ years of experience in automation engineering with a basic knowledge of robotic applications including robot interface, programming, and process equipment integration and operation
- Exposure to the FANUC product line
- Prior experience in customer proposal development, customer specification review, and project grid creation
It’s Your Move
Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Benefit Dollars
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
- Experience working with suppliers (confirming lead times, cost analysis, etc.)
- Passion for the Robotics industry
- 3+ years of experience in automation engineering with knowledge of robot interface, programming, and process equipment integration and operation
- Exposure to the FANUC product line
- Prior experience in customer proposal development, customer specification review, and project grid creation
FANUC America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FANUC America and has not been reviewed or approved by FANUC America.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision insurance along with disability and life insurance. A wellness program is also described as part of the health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings program as part of the core package. Broader retirement supports such as pension and retirement allowance plans are also highlighted at the parent-company level as part of employee welfare initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and paid holidays are included as standard time-off benefits. Time off is also associated with positive work/life balance in at least one role-specific account.
FANUC America Insights
What We Do
FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Our team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales & marketing and training. On October 22, 2019, FANUC America hosted a Grand Opening of our new 461,000 square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in order to keep pace with the growing demand for robots and automation. Constructed and in full operation just one year after breaking ground, the new facility houses several departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing. FANUC now occupies over one million square feet of building space in Oakland County, Michigan. In 2021, FANUC America was named one of Michigan’s top workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the 10th consecutive year. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC America’s Hoffman Estates, IL regional office one of Illinois’ top workplaces.
