Proposal writer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Overview

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is currently seeking a Service Proposal Engineer to join our growing Field Services team!

As our Service Proposal Engineer, you'll play a key part in shaping and delivering automation aftermarket solutions. You'll partner closely with Field Service Management, engineering, and sales teams to develop accurate, well-scoped technical services proposals that support service, retrofit, and small automation projects.

This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys digging into technical details, building cost- and scope-driven proposals, and supporting customers and internal teams with clarity and precision.

While the role is remote, candidates must be located in the Cleveland, Ohio area to support semi-regular in-person collaboration with management and stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and proposals for automation aftermarket services
• Support the definition of technical scope, cost estimates, and lead times in collaboration with Field Service Management and engineering teams
• Assist procurement teams with supply-side bills of material, cost buildups, and lead-time requirements
• Provide technical support related to Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial networks
• Support selection and application of industrial sensors, I / O, and safety products (e.g., Turck, Banner, or comparable brands)
• Provide technical input for aftermarket robotics projects involving Fanuc, Universal Robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Yaskawa, Anscer, or similar platforms
• Review basic electrical drawings, I / O lists, and system documentation to support customer specifications and application guidance
• Partner with sales teams by providing technical inputs and proposal support
• Assist with the coordination of small service or retrofit projects, including schedules, documentation, and status updates
• Maintain proposal templates, cost sheets, and service-related documentation
• Pursue ongoing technical development through training, reading, and continuing education
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement for customers and internal teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

What We Offer

About GCG Automation & Factory Solutions

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience-marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service-sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.

Our Use of AI in Recruiting

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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