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Controls Engineer/Estimator

Position Description

We are looking to add a dynamic and personable controls estimator who can help us develop estimates and quotes for a variety of engineering and production projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding or background of manufacturing and engineering skills, including: specifying components and pricing (mechanical & electrical) and estimating manufacturing labor hours, plus some project management skills to manage the quote process from development to completion.

Responsibilities and Duties

Industrial Automation

  • Estimate costs and write proposals related to UL 508 and NFPA 79 controls, custom automated machinery, and material handling equipment. Knowledge of electro-mechanical components used in the automation industry is important.

  • Clearly and accurately define labor hours, material costs, and outside service costs for detailed parts, assemblies, and tooling.

  • Work closely with outside vendors to obtain technical information and pricing required to properly select the correct components for applications being quoted.

  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, including some design, involving all relevant stakeholders.

  • Manage changes to project scope, schedules, and costs while coordinating with the sales and engineering teams to manage customer expectations. Acquire change orders and customer authorization where appropriate.

  • Meet quote deadlines and expedited requests from customers.

  • Demonstrate good presence and congeniality when speaking technically in front of groups (co-workers & customers).

  • Follow up on quotes sent to customers and manage quotes and quote requests in the queue.

  • Perform hands-on engineering when necessary to complete projects.

  • Use various software (JobBoss/AutoCAD/ Solidworks, etc.) to assist in reviewing drawings and generating quotes.

Qualifications and Skills

Industrial Automation Knowledge

  • Associates degree in an electronics or business related field or equivalent experience. Five plus years of electrical controls programming and/or production experience and experience in a costing and/or proposal role.

Working Environment

General

  • Strong Organizational Skills

  • Strong Attention to Detail

  • Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instruction

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Must have reliable personal transportation

Benefits

Competitive compensation depending on experience; flexible work schedule; paid vacation with additional paid time off (PTO); nine paid holidays; healthcare; profit sharing and 401(k); specialty training and new skills development, and more.

Compensation $80,000-$120,000/yr

Most work will be performed in a climate-controlled laboratory-like production area at our Beaverton, Oregon location. Additional work will be required in a wide variety of environments and industries, including everything from clean-room to rock quarry to military installations. You must be willing to work offsite as required, which will usually be day trips, but may also include up to week-long field installation trips out of town. Hours are Mon-Fri (8am-5pm, with some flexibility) with occasional required overtime.