Senior Solutions Engineer

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.
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Position Summary:
The Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for leading the LED proposal design, implementation, and vendor selection for large scale deployment projects in the Display Division.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with 3P vendors to design and configure end customer solution
• Manage pre-sales installation vendor activities including site surveys, Requests for Quotes, 3rd Party manufacturing
• Work with external vendors to provide preliminary and detailed estimates for design/build and to bid/build LED displays.
• Ability to maintain historical data to improve estimates.
• Manage all pre-bid project through Project Management software
• Manage the subcontractor/vendor bidding process.
• Recruit new external vendors to increase vendor cost efficiency
• Keen focus on improving DBE/MBE vendor network for D&E
• Provide accurate and competitive cost estimates, techniques and timelines for the installation process.
• Evaluate specifications, including sketches, construction documents, electrical plans, and/or renderings to estimate accurate labor and material costs for installation of our LED/LFD signage and systems for new and existing construction.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Collection of all necessary information to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with customers and project management, subcontractors, engineering and vendors to determine the appropriate methods for installation that will optimize costs, quality, scheduling.
• Coordinate with project management to prepare plans for project, ensure installations are executed according to specifications
• Reduce installation costs and improve functionality, reliability, quality and customer satisfaction by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing.
• Project implementation support (ensuring smooth handoff to Project Manager)
• Perform internal reviews to establish an accurate and competitive bidding process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Interact with internal and external personnel on significant matters.

• Coordinate the development of a successful bid strategy.
• Proficient with industry standard tools included MS Office, Salesforce, AutoCAD (or similar).
• Capability to take initiative and attain solutions while coordinating with internal and external clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills and customer focus.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 8 years’ experience providing conceptual and detailed estimates for electrical, mechanical and structural elements for LED displays and LFD displays.
• 8 years’ experience in outdoor electric sign installation and project management.
• 5 years’ experience managing vendor performance for surveying, estimating and installing outdoor signs, LED and LFD displays.
• Ability to work independently and travel for assignments as needed (up to 25% of the time).

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