Proposal engineer

Social network you want to login/join with:Nidec Conversion is hiring a Proposal Manager for the Cinisello Balsamo site.The resource will be assigned within the technical-commercial department related to the Power Quality / Power Electronics business unit.The candidate will be responsible for managing offer preparation, including technical sizing and cost evaluation/analysis.Strong commitment to transversal activities, such as interaction with R&D, Electrical Engineering, and Sales teams, is mandatory.The candidate shall contact suppliers for quotations, technical alignment, and offer optimization to improve the quotation package.PRINCIPLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIESThe candidate will:Receive Customer’s RFQ from the sales departmentInterpret Customer’s request and identify Customer’s needsAnalyze input documentation (Customer specifications and technical bid)Identify the technical solution best fitting the functional and performance requirements (also using various simulation tools for steady state and transient network study) with the lower costEstimate the costs of internal and external materials, equipment, works, and services constituting the technical solutionMaintain contacts with suppliers in coordination with the supply chain teamEstimate the workload required by the project in terms of Application Engineering, R&D, and Project ManagementPrepare detailed documentation to support a bid for a projectMake remarks and comments to customer project specifications relevant to the proposed solutionWork closely with sales and technical teams to provide a complete and competitive technical solutionParticipate in customer meetings such as solution presentations and technical clarificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEducation and QualificationsUniversity Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experienceProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SAP, AutoCAD, and network analyzing tools (e.g., Neplan) are preferred qualificationsExperience & KnowledgeTechnical background in Medium Voltage Power Conversion, preferably in Power QualityKnowledge of MV equipment: Circuit breakers, air core reactors, transformers, switchgears, disconnector switches, etc.Experience in power quality solutions for industrial (mining, metals, etc.), renewable, and utility sectors, such as Statcom and SVCKnowledge of grid code standards is preferredMinimum of 2 years in similar rolesABOUT USNidec Conversion is a $600M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, a global company with over $18 billion in revenue, headquartered in Milan, Italy, with footprints in more than 10 countries. Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative, and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide. Its target markets include traditional and renewable energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation, and emerging energy segments. The organization specializes in designing, engineering, commissioning, and servicing complex applications involving electric motors, generators, electronic power converters, inverters, automation, and software for industrial processes, as well as retrofitting power plants and hydroelectric generators. Additionally, the group has strong expertise in integrated systems for renewable energy production and storage, grid integration, and infrastructure for e-mobility.Nidec is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting qualified individuals regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr