Automation Controls Applications Engineer

Power-Flo Technologies Inc; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Power-Flo Technologies Inc seeks an Automation Controls Application Engineer to support pre- and post-sales activities, assist customers with industrial product lines, and help close business. The role includes developing training materials, delivering product trainings, and maintaining demo rooms across the Northeast region.

The ideal candidate has a technical AS/AA degree, at least 3 years in automation or robotics, and experience with electrical CAD and Siemens PLCs.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent technical degree.
• Knowledge of Power-Flo Technologies Automation Product lines is a plus.
• Presentation and Trainer skills required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation or robotics.
• Must have electrical CAD and programming experience.
• Experience programming Siemens PLCs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-sales support for Power-Flo Technologies Automation products and services.
• Assist customers with core industrial products.
• Support sales and account managers to close business.
• Generate Engineering and Training billings.
• Conduct product training classes and develop materials.
• Maintain/demo and training rooms across the territory.

Skills

Presentation skills

Trainer skills

Customer support

Education

Associate degree or technical degree

Tools

Electrical CAD

Siemens PLC programming

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Controls Application Engineer

Classification: Regular, Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Open to candidates in CT, RI, or MA.

Primary Functions:

• Pre- and post-sales support for all Power-Flo Technologies Automation products and services.
• Assist Customers with our core industrial products
• Assist sales and account managers as necessary to close business.
• Generate Engineering and Training billings.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Phone and occasional On-Site customer support.
• Preparation and execution of product training classes including development of course and materials.
• Attend vendor training classes as offered and/or required.
• Maintenance, Appearance and Upgrades to Product Demo Rooms and Training Rooms across the entire Axis territory
• Weekly Schedule report.
• Target and Plan for minimum $20K annual Engineering and Training Billings.
• Minimum 2 customer calls per week, whether technical or sales.
• Monitor and complete assigned “War Board” Tasks
• Development of product demonstrations, Bills of Materials and product research as required by Sales and Account Managers
• The right candidate will become factory certified in the product lines we support.

Necessary Qualifications :

• AS or equivalent technical degree
• Knowledge of some of the Power-Flo Technologies Automation Product lines a plus. (new-england-line-card)
• Presentation and Trainer skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation or robotics
• Must have electrical CAD and programming experience
• Experience programming Siemens PLCs preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Some minor lifting of demo equipment, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa.

Power-Flo Technologies and its subsidiaries participate in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Power-Flo Technologies is a unique Family of Companies consisting of distributors, fabricators, manufacturers and motor and pump repair firms serving the New York metropolitan and New England areas. We are a Master Distributor and Manufacturers Representative with REAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS.