
Global technology leader in electrification and automation
Proposal Engineer at ABB
About the role
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:
- EL Sales Support Manager
- Commercial Operations
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to create and complete bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer specifications, requirements, or budget to achieve market competitiveness and high margins for the company. Each day, you will maintain and improve the balance between all ABB units and customers in your area of responsibility. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting and collating the information required to prepare proposals, including both technical and cost elements.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid/Remote (#)
This role is contributing to the MV Switchgear in NAM. Main stakeholders are internal and externals customers.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations by considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial aspects for each situation.
- Creating well-documented tenders in a timely manner and with an appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
- Managing the preparation of technical, financial, and, if required, project management aspects of the bid, estimate, and quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
- Ensuring that inputs for editing activities related to bid, estimate, and quotation preparation are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the established quality procedures.
Our team dynamics
You will join a multicultural and multi-experienced team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role:
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical), Marketing, Sales is preferred but not required. Someone with significant relevant experience in lieu of degree would be accepted for this position.
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5+ years of experience in Proposals, Field Application, Engineering (preferably working with Switchgears, in the Electrical/Electrification/Power Generation industries, or with other similar products)
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Previous experience working for or with Proposals Teams serving the different Markets/Countries.
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Highly adept in Product Configurators, Sales Force.
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Successful candidates for this role will possess outside the box thinking, problem solving focus, and Continuous Improvement Mindset.
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You are at ease communicating in English, Spanish will be a plus.
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Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Why ABB?What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
- As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
- 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico
Go to my BenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.
Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.
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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit [
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Required skills
proposal development
cost estimation
technical sales support
tender preparation
customer requirements analysis
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ABB
PublicABB is a multinational technology corporation that provides electrification, robotics, automation, and motion solutions for industrial and infrastructure applications.
10,001+
Employees
Zurich
Headquarters
$28.5B
Valuation
Reviews
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Work-life balance
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Compensation
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Culture
4.2
Career
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Management
2.5
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Pros
Great team culture and supportive colleagues
Excellent benefits and competitive compensation
Professional development and training opportunities
Cons
Heavy workload and overwhelming demands
Frequent overtime and high-pressure environment
Poor management direction and leadership communication
Salary Ranges
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Mid/L4
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102 reports
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Base
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Stock
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Interview experience
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Difficulty
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Duration
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Offer rate
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Experience
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Application Review
2
Phone Screen
3
Technical Interview
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System Design/Panel Interview
5
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6
Offer Decision
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Technical Knowledge
System Design
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
Problem Solving
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