Automation Systems Engineer - Mobile Robotics

$78,000 - $142,000/Yr

Oceaneering - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Automation Systems Engineer specializing in Mobile Robotics at Oceaneering International Inc, you will be at the forefront of developing complex and innovative logistic solutions that add significant value to our customers in the mobile robotics and automation markets. Your role will involve building long-term relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and providing professional consultancy to support their operations. You will analyze logistic processes, ask pertinent questions, and prepare quotes aimed at generating profitable contracts. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with the Business Development team, merging commercial and technical expertise. You will need to think strategically about opportunities while being mindful of potential risks. As the System Consultant, you will act as the central point of contact between the customer and various internal teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management. Your responsibilities will include preparing budgets and logistics solutions, with a primary focus on managing Key Accounts to ensure uniformity and a harmonized approach across multiple projects. Staying updated on market trends and technological advancements is essential, as is understanding the competitive landscape. This role will also require travel to customer sites to ensure effective communication and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer's business case and requirements, providing consultancy and developing logistic solutions including budget preparation and proposals.
• Develop and optimize complex logistic projects with high dynamics and multiple interfaces.
• Provide technical support to sales and business development teams.
• Attend site visits of customer/prospect facilities and develop rough order of magnitude (ROM) documents.
• Lead innovation projects during the sales phase in alignment with the product roadmap.
• Identify and analyze customer needs, ensuring the application is commercially viable and translating business requirements into product designs.
• Develop fixed and final price proposals (FFPs) and conduct pricing of bids with cost calculations.
• Act as System Consultant for multiple Key Accounts, directing standardization of products and processes across projects.
• Work in a multidisciplinary and multi-national team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 5-8 years of work experience in a comparable commercial B2B position within a technical and capital goods environment.
• Commercial, customer, and result-oriented with an affinity for material handling and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and deliver quality results.
• Excellent communication skills in speech and writing, with the ability to exhibit impact and influence.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Dutch and German is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and commercial thinking.