DCS Proposal Engineer, Pulp, Paper, & Fiber

ABB•Delaware, OH

21h•Remote

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. In this role, you will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive, and customer‑focused proposals for ABB’s DCS solutions and services. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Technical teams, analyze customer requirements, and contribute to solution strategies that improve operational performance and deliver measurable business value. This position is ideal for someone with hands‑on DCS experience and a strong understanding of automation systems in Pulp and Paper Applications, combined with excellent communication skills. This role is contributing to the Automation Process Industries Division in the US.

Requirements

Technical background in automation, control systems, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience working with distributed control systems (DCS); ABB 800xA strongly preferred. Experience with legacy ABB Bailey or Advant DCS systems is a plus.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, cost‑effective solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer‑facing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience working with DCS equipment in sales support, proposals, engineering, or service roles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Proficiency in English.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Pulp and Paper industry is a plus.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality, competitive proposals for DCS solutions and service offerings.
Support the Sales team during customer meetings, presentations, site assessments, and negotiations.
Evaluate customer needs and recommend appropriate ABB DCS systems, products, and application solutions.
Prepare and document the technical, financial, and engineering components of proposals.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.