Application Engineer/Estimator - Life Sciences
About The Position
At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 25 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site. We are seeking an Application Engineer (proposals focus) to be responsible for initial consultation with the customer, as well as estimating and proposal development for industrial automation solutions including food & beverage, life sciences, and chemical industries. The projects span the range of process control and machine control automation applications. You will also own and develop methods, tools, and processes in estimating and proposal development for the entire enterprise. Location: Remote with 25% travel expectation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of industrial automation experience with PlantPAx and DeltaV.
- Experience delivering and deploying DCS-based projects in regulated Life Sciences environments.
- Strong knowledge of PlantPAx and DeltaV architectures.
- Understanding of ERP and project costing systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Food & Beverage, Aggregates, or Data Centers.
- Experience with DeltaV Batch, PlantPAx Process Objects, and ISA-88.
- Vendor certifications from Rockwell Automation or Emerson.
- PMP, CAP, or other professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Meet with customers to review technical scope and engineering requirements for Life Sciences automation projects, working closely with Business Development Managers during the sales pursuit process.
- Serve as a technical authority during estimating and proposal development for projects utilizing Rockwell Automation PlantPAx DCS and Emerson DeltaV DCS platforms.
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering and analyzing URS/FRS, control narratives, P&IDs, blueprints, specifications, and RFQ/RFP documentation.
- Independently quote control panel, PLC, HMI, and DCS-based automation projects, including PlantPAx and DeltaV systems.
- Develop high-level system architectures and conceptual designs for PlantPAx and DeltaV.
- Incorporate life sciences–specific requirements into estimates, including validation, documentation, cybersecurity, and data integrity.
- Accurately compute costs including engineering effort, hardware, software, licensing, and subcontractors.
- Evaluate migrations, expansions, and upgrades from legacy PLC or DCS systems.
- Present estimates to internal leadership and customers using clear technical narratives.
- Travel up to 25% to customer sites.
- Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
Benefits
- 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off that includes full paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
- Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
