Automation Applications Specialist – Field & Training

SMC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC is seeking an Automation Application Specialist to provide technical expertise for implementing industrial automation solutions. You will work with sales and engineering to tailor concepts, deliver training, and support clients throughout implementation.

The role involves collaborating with client teams, conducting workshops, and guiding projects to successful outcomes while staying abreast of industry trends and new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced industrial automation product and application experience with SMC or equivalent.
• Experience with competitive products and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and implement newest high-tech products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly conference calls and share success stories with the branch team.
• Identify and close major revenue-producing projects.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design, configure, and customize automation solutions.
• Provide training to sales staff, customers and distributors on products and applications.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops to client engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Industrial automation knowledge

Customer training

Technical presentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SMC is seeking an Automation Application Specialist to provide technical expertise for implementing industrial automation solutions. You will work with sales and engineering to tailor concepts, deliver training, and support clients throughout implementation.

The role involves collaborating with client teams, conducting workshops, and guiding projects to successful outcomes while staying abreast of industry trends and new technologies.