Proposal Engineer-Drives Paper Systems

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This position reports to

Business Dev Mgr 2

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will prepare of proposals to paper machine applications drive solutions, including but not limited to paper machines, board machines, tissue machines, pulp dryers, on/off machines coaters, Optireels, Sirius reels, center winders, two- drum winders, rereelers and supercalenders for US paper industry customers, and includes making technical consulting recommendations to ensure that bids and orders received are technically and commercially accurate. You will perform proposal and cost estimating duties and pursue initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction. The work model for the role is: {remote} {insert Linkedin #} This role is contributing to the Process Automation Process Industries division in {North America}. You will be mainly accountable for: Interpret OEM specifications (e.g. Valmet, Voith, JSI, etc.) for optimal sizing of coordinated drives (AC and DC), motors (AC cage induction, PMM and DC), and supply sections on paper machines and alike applications. Interpret TAPPI surveys and NRL or DCS data based studies. Interpret our own in-house generated hands-on surveys and reports based on innovative approaches when other standard methods are not a good fitPer. Over time, be a contributor for your own surveys and self-directed field work data finding. Demonstrate excellent customer "presence" and understanding at all times. Provide understanding of complex paper applications and implementation of effort to prove and document results and ROI. Review and analyze customer specifications based on ANSI/IEEE/NEMA/UL standards and NFPA-70E US local code. Participate 80% or more of his time to drive systems proposals generation so that the balance of time, if any, is spent for travel and on-site fact finding or proposal revisions reviews meetings.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience with drives systems OR an associate's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience OR HS Diploma and 12 years of related experience required.
• Experience working as applications engineer with variety of AC and DC drives technologies.
• Knowledge of the paper machine applications coordinated drive system applications, and understanding of drive-related drawings and documents.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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. myBenefitsABB.com