Estimator / Concept Engineer
$250kGonzalez
Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical and commercially minded Estimator / Concept Engineer to lead early-stage solution development and cost modeling for industrial automation projects. This role bridges Sales, Engineering, and Operations - translating customer needs into technically sound concepts and accurate, competitive proposals. Projects range from conveyance systems and rack indexers to robotic cells, vision-guided automation, inspection gantries, tooling systems, and full turnkey manufacturing lines . This position plays a critical role in defining scope, mitigating risk, and setting projects up for execution success. Key Responsibilities Concept Development
- Develop system concepts for:
- Robotic work cells (welding, material handling, assembly, inspection)
- Conveyors (indexing, palletized, power & free, accumulation)
- Dunnage handling and rack sequencing systems
- Vision systems and part validation processes
- Custom tooling and EOAT
- Generate conceptual layouts in AutoCAD
- Perform cycle time analysis and capacity validation
- Evaluate manufacturability and field install considerations
- Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies
- Develop detailed cost models including:
- Mechanical engineering hours
- Controls engineering hours
- Panel build & field wiring labor
- Fabrication and machining
- Purchased components (robots, conveyors, vision, pneumatics)
- Installation and debug
- Solicit vendor quotes and manage supplier pricing
- Build structured Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Prepare scope narratives and assumptions
- Support RFQ responses for OEMs (Ford, Tier 1s, etc.)
- Work closely with Sales to ensure competitive positioning
- Partner with:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Controls Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Field Installation
- Purchasing
- Support handoff meetings to project teams
- Assist in technical presentations to customers
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments
- 5+ years experience in industrial automation, tooling, or machine design
- Strong background in:
- Robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, etc.)
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- Pneumatics and mechanical assemblies
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Customer specifications (OEM standards preferred)
- Strong understanding of automation build costs and labor models
- Excellent communication skills (internal & customer-facing)
- Experience quoting large-scale automation projects ($250K-$5M+)
- Familiarity with automotive OEM standards
- Understanding of vision systems and inspection processes
- Experience with cost modeling tools or Excel-based estimating systems
- Knowledge of installation sequencing and field labor planning
- Systems thinking
- Commercial awareness
- Risk identification
- Problem solving
- Time management under RFQ deadlines
- Detail-oriented but able to think big picture
- Diverse automation projects across multiple industries
- Strong in-house engineering and build capabilities
- Direct impact on company growth and profitability
- Opportunity to shape concepts from napkin sketch to production launch
- Collaborative, hands-on team culture
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
- Professional development opportunities
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