Lincoln Electric Automation, Fort Loramie, OH, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, specializes in laser welding, robotic welding and fixturing, press automation, and tube bending/fabricating systems which further strengthens Lincoln Electric's already strong position as a market leader. Req. ID: 22859 APPLICANT CAN RESIDE ANYWHERE WITHIN THE US Basic Functions: Individual shall have a strong background in the engineering of turn-key automation solutions with experience in multiple industries including Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive and Construction equipment. Must have a practical knowledge of the manufacturing disciplines used within the design and build environment from the concept and estimating phase of proposal development. This will be a strategic, high level multi-disciplinary role directly supporting to sales with the emphasis on early targeting of strategic opportunities with high level concept development supported by simulation and 3D modeling. The role will actively partner with sales in the early development of manufacturing solutions with a wide variety of customers. Principle Responsibilities: Work with sales and multiple business operations to establish high level, early stage solutions through excellent concept development and presentation - PRE-RFQ. * Compare various solutions for customers problems to identify which level of automation or complexity bests fits within proposal (customer's solution) * Concept the most effective method thru visual aids or descriptions to purvey the concept to the customer and sales team; including travel with account managers or independently to customers. * Use past experiences of machine design, assembly, and installation to generate hours associated for accurate quotes * Monitor and support, as needed, the progress of in-house proposals * Ensure the completion of rough order of magnitude proposals within the specified time frames as agreed with the customer * Review and evaluate general client technical specifications and contract requirements * Manage, disseminate and expedite required information between engineering, sales and other departments involved in the proposal process * Specify major components of concepts * Resolve and clarify issues with proposal specification and inquiry documents. * Minimum Qualifications: * 8 or more years' experience in sales engineer, process development and/or Mechatronics solution role with extensive robotics experience * Manufacturing precision assembly/ Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background * Knowledge of manufacturing design and manufacturing processes and tools * Strong PC skills, especially Office Suite: Excel, MS Project, Power Point and Word * 3D Modeling, Simulation and Design fluency across multiple software platforms is a must * Technical degree, or equivalent experience * Ability to travel; approximately 30-40% * Required Skills: * Practiced knowledge of various manufacturing technologies * Knowledge of specifications and requirements incumbent with Fortune 500 companies * Ability to accurately perform targeted market and customer evaluations * Proven leadership skills * Ability to think process thru and identify potential flaws in a particular process or procedure * Accuracy to foresee potential failures of equipment due to equipment or operator limitations * Behavioral Traits: * Communication - Balanced and discrete approach when participating in meetings; effective with written communications. Ability to effectively communicate with external customers. * Organized - Strong ability to organize and prioritizeApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ3MDk3LjEwNTA4QGxpbmNvbG5lbGVjdHJpY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t