Systems Engineer - Estimator at Bosch Rexroth Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• We have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer – Estimator  to  Cost estimating of engineered solutions for Automation systems . The successful candidate will be a dynamic, ambitious self-starter with a passion for customer service.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification – Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (Optional)
• Tertiary qualification – Estimation or costing (Advantageous)
• Matric with mathematics 
• Knowledge of Pneumatics and automation technologies i.e. Robotics, PLC, Drives, servos etd
• High level computer and Excel working knowledge
• MicroSoft Office proficiency i.e. Excel and Word
• 2 years experience in a relevant design environment

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Read and translate Bills of Materials into costing tools.
• Sources suppliers and optimize pricing for BOM items.
• Have a good understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles.
• Generate accurate and complete costings for automation systems.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Support production and project manager during procurement and manufacturing
• Update costing sheets with Bills of Material revisions during project realisation
• Support installation and commissioning teams during project realization
• Update project technical files with costing revisions.
• Communicate with the customer on the scope of the project and specifications
• Generation of quotation for customers’ requests
• Support sales team with customer technical requests