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PS Retrofit Proposal Engineer - Full Time - Houston (TX), United States

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. 

 We are looking for a/an PS Retrofit Proposal Engineer  to join our Services_AME  team in United States .

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Reviewing project requirement with Retrofit Specialist (RS) – Key account manager (KAM) and to define bid strategy
• Preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements, ensuring that proposals meet Sulzer commercial guidelines and have the necessary sign off in accordance with the Delegation of Authority
• Obtain the quotes from sub-vendors for Mechanical Seal / Motors / Instruments and all other equipment / services.
• Performs application engineering duties in preparation of complete proposals, contacting appropriate service centers, parts manufacturing cells, sub-vendors and other Sulzer entities as required while clarifying specifications and other typical application duties. 
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering and Operations to provide cost effective, competitive solutions in line with Sulzer financial objectives
• Routing the requirement of costing to the best solution available within Sulzer global portfolio and optimizing the costs for highest chance of award of the project
• Support cross Regions requirements
• Preparation of Lost Bid Analysis for issued proposals 
• Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection, and continual improvement.
• Work together with Order Processing to ensure smooth and efficient handover of proposals/orders

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Work experience: >7 years
• Expertise (e.g. professional, technical): Sales / Tendering / Applications / mechanical or hydraulic engineering
• Education: Level: Bachelor Subject: Engineering Certifications: Project management professional (PMP)
• Languages: English Beneficial; Spanish / Portuguese
• Soft skills: Strong interpersonal and Communication, Supervisory experience, negotiation and influence, SAP, PC computer proficiency in windows and Microsoft office programs, ability to motivate subordinates, time management,
• Other: industry and supplier network, understanding of competitions offerings, knowledge and understanding of cultures within the region

What we offer you: 

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

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