Wynne Consulting

Applications Engineer – Automation – Sheffield

Sheffield, Yorkshire and The HumberIn OfficeSalary: competitive

Sheffield | £40,000–£50,000 basic | Applications, solutions and proposals role

Are you an experienced engineer with a background in automation, process control, PLC and SCADA systems looking to take the next step in your career?

Perhaps you’re currently working for a systems integrator and are ready to move into an applications, solutions or solution-architect type role?

Reporting to the Senior Proposals Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative technical solutions and high-quality proposals for a diverse range of customers. From PLC and SCADA projects through to digital solutions and full turnkey systems, no two proposals will be the same.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll work closely with customers, sales teams, suppliers and engineering colleagues to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet – and exceed – expectations.

Developing detailed technical proposals for PLC, SCADA, automation and process control solutions
Working on projects ranging from system upgrades, training and service-level agreements through to digital solutions, management information systems and full turnkey solutions
Defining the initial engineering solution and preparing accurate estimates
Producing quotations and tenders, including supporting technical information
Creating detailed quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software and engineering requirements
Obtaining supplier pricing and liaising with engineering teams to establish accurate timescales and engineering resource requirements
Working closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand their technical and commercial requirements
Undertaking customer site visits where required
Building and maintaining strong, professional customer relationships
Responding promptly and professionally to customer requirements

The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to continually develop your technical and commercial skills, with every proposal presenting a new challenge.

About You:

Experience in automation, process control or control systems
A good understanding of PLC and SCADA, and/or management information or manufacturing execution systems
An engineering background, ideally within a systems integrator environment
Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of commercial contracts
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of written and verbal communication
Strong organisation, time management and planning skills
A solution-selling mindset, with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs
Experience working within regulated industries would be highly desirable
Experience with proposals, sales or CRM systems such as Salesforce would be advantageous, but is not essential

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