Job Description Proposal Engineer (BIW Projects)
Experience: 3 4 Years
Industry: Automotive / Body-in-White (BIW) Automation
Department: Controls / Proposal Engineering
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Role Summary

We are looking for a Proposal Engineer with 3 4 years of experience in automotive
automation, preferably BIW projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing
technical proposals, BOMs, cost estimates, RFQs, and supporting the sales/project
team during the proposal stage.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare technical and commercial proposals for BIW automation and robotic
projects.
Study customer RFQs, layouts, specifications, and project requirements.
Prepare BOM, material specifications, and cost estimates for electrical, controls,
robotics, and automation scope.
Coordinate with Controls, Mechanical, Robotics, Purchase, and Project teams for
proposal inputs.
Prepare RFQs and obtain quotations from suppliers.
Compare supplier quotations and prepare technical/commercial comparison
sheets.
Estimate engineering, installation, commissioning, and manpower requirements.
Prepare project costing and support management in finalizing quotations.
Review electrical layouts, robot layouts, control panel requirements, cable
requirements, safety systems, and field devices.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and customer requirements.




Support clarification meetings with customers and suppliers.
Maintain proposal documents, costing sheets, and revision history.

Technical Skills

Good knowledge of BIW automation, robotic welding, fixtures, and material
handling systems.
Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, robots, safety systems, sensors, drives, and
electrical panels.
Knowledge of electrical components, cables, cable trays, field devices, and control
systems.

Good understanding of BOM preparation and project costing.
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
Knowledge of AutoCAD/EPLAN is an added advantage.
Experience with ABB/Siemens/Allen-Bradley automation is preferred.
Required Skills
Robust analytical and costing skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and layouts.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work under tight proposal deadlines.
Good negotiation and vendor coordination skills.
Willingness to travel to customer/vendor locations when required.

Qualification
BE/B. Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or
Automation Engineering.
Preferred Experience
Experience in BIW, automotive automation, robotics, system integration, electrical
engineering, or controls projects will be preferred.

📌 Proposal Engineer – BIW Projects (Bengaluru)
🏢 Thompsons HR Consulting Private
📍 Bengaluru