Controls Estimator II

MHS
Mount Washington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2022 CLOSED ON 9/25/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Estimator II position at MHS?

Founded in 1999, MHS is a full-service provider of innovative material handling systems that solve the challenges of distribution and fulfillment operations. We build, engineer and maintain systems for some of the biggest companies in the world, including UPS, FedEx, Walmart, Amazon and others. MHS is already one of the 10 largest material handling system suppliers worldwide, and we only expect to continue growing. We’re looking for top talent to be part of the journey.

The Controls Estimating Engineer – Level II is responsible for generating costing for material handling systems based on AutoCAD layouts and equipment lists.

Responsibilities:

  • Utilize the existing MHS costing toolset to generate electrical control device costs for new material handling systems, modifications to existing systems and change orders
  • Collaborate with internal departments as required to estimate costs for controls engineering
  • Evaluate customer Request for Quote (“RFQ”) documents and ensure that our costing is inclusive of their requirements and specifications
  • Generate RFQ documentation for external material and labor suppliers
  • Generate proposal documentation in Microsoft Word and Excel formats
  • Lead executive level meetings to review project scope and costing
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of customer specifications
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of various conveyor components such as VFDs, photo eyes, PLCs, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Ability to analyze AutoCAD 2D drawings
  • Ability to analyze Allen Bradley PLC programs
  • Familiarity with control component hardware such as VFDs, photo eyes, PLCs, etc.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers
  • Ability to perform detailed oriented work in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are achieved
  • Ability to keep excellent records and details of documentation of the entire phase of the proposal process.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time with changing priorities
  • Ability to travel to job sites and attend customer meetings. Approximately 5% travel

Education and Experience:

  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • 2-4 years’ experience in the material handling industry is desired, but not required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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