Automation Product Manager

SunSource Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is looking for an Automation Product Manager in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role requires significant market penetration efforts within the Industrial Business Unit, achieving sales and margin goals, as well as providing technical support. Required qualifications include a BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, and 2+ years in a technical automation role. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and PLC programming is essential. The position involves customer proposals, managing supplier relationships, and assessing industry trends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technical role for automation systems, preferably with a distributor.
• Specific knowledge and experience in automated manufacturing design and integration.
• Ability to develop creative and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Penetrate the market within the Industrial Business Unit.
• Provide technical assistance to field Account Managers.
• Interface and coordinate with suppliers.

Skills

Automation Controls & Software

Customer Needs Assessment

Technical Drawings Development

PLC Programming

Education

BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com

SunSource’s Industrial Business Unit focuses on industrial hydraulic, pneumatic and automation components and systems for industrial OEMs and MRO industries. The Industrial SBU offers a comprehensive program called SunSource advantage that offers design and engineering services, productivity solutions, supply chain optimization and value-added services. Combined with the fluid power products, the Industrial SBU provides a competitive advantage for OEM partners. We are currently looking for an Automation Product Manager in Michigan.

Position Description

The Automation Product Manager will penetrate the market within the Industrial Business Unit and achieve established goals in terms of sales, gross margin generation, and specific company initiatives within the Automation product lines. Also, provides technical assistance to field Account Managers.

• Interface and coordinate with suppliers
• Strong understanding of Automation Controls & Software
• Assess customer needs
• Specify products
• Prepare customer proposals, make customer presentation and resulting quotations
• Determine costs
• Service customers via telephone
• Service customers on site
• Develop technical drawings
• PLC/Software
  • Codesys Experience requested
  • I/O Link Experience requested
• Manage products and supplier relationships
• Evaluate industry trends and new technology

Required Qualifications

• BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years experience in a technical role for automation systems. Previous experience working for a distributor preferred.
• Specific knowledge and experience with design, manufacture and integration of automated manufacturing, material handling, assembly and test equipment and mechanical and electrical design concepts and motion control.
• Ability to develop creative cost‑effective solutions to meet customer’s needs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshooting.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.

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