AMUS Electrical Estimator II

Daifuku•Novi, MI

About The Position

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation’s Automotive Factory Automation division is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to estimate electrical and controls costs for material handling systems used in automotive manufacturing lines. The role develops reliable, optimized system estimates and helps produce complete bids by incorporating controls and installation costs. It also contributes to conveyor-system design and development, electrical component selection, system specifications, and cost evaluations. The Electrical Estimator works with customer engineers to gather requirements and translate them into functional technical specifications, supports Sales and Technical Service with bid proposals, and presents material handling solutions to customers. The role also identifies cost-effective alternatives that meet customer requirements, visits customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development, and assists with supplier assessment and sourcing. Travel is required as needed, and overtime is required when necessary to meet quote due dates.

Requirements

Experience in system design and implementation in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Rockwell PLC and HMI components.
Knowledge of industrial control systems and experience with material handling equipment.
Strong skills and experience estimating total costs for the electrical and controls portions of material handling systems.
Ability to perform engineering studies to develop reliable, optimized systems based on automotive customer requirements.
Knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams and system layout drawings.
Proficiency in AutoCAD (2000 or higher), Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Knowledge of electrical standards, including the National Electrical Code, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
Experience communicating regular status to clients, superiors, and peers.
Basic experience writing hardware specifications.
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
Ability to self-manage and work in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity and latitude in carrying out work.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
2–6 years of experience in electrical engineering and control systems design.

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience with PLC and HMI products from Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Siemens, or other manufacturers.
Experience with bid proposals.
Experience with automotive customer specifications.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Estimate main-line material handling systems for automotive manufacturing lines, including Electrified Monorail Systems, Power & Free conveyors, skillet conveyors, slat chain conveyors, vertical lifts, and parts carriers.
Perform estimation analysis to develop reliable and optimized material handling systems based on engineering best practices or customer requirements.
Estimate costs for the electrical and controls portions of material handling systems and develop total system costs incorporating controls and installation costs.
Assist in designing and developing conveyor systems and equipment, and evaluate standard costs for new conveyors and equipment.
Define electrical components for electrical control systems.
Assist Sales or Technical Service with complete bid proposal development.
Gather system requirements from customer engineers and translate them into functional technical specifications.
Investigate and provide lowest-cost material handling alternatives that meet customer requirements (VA/VE).
Make technical presentations of material handling solutions to customer engineers.
Visit customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development.
Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing.
Work overtime when needed to meet quote due dates and travel as required.