Automation Solutions Engineer (Technical Sales)

The Kendall Group, Inc.

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking an Automation Engineer Specialist to support its Automation portfolio, including Controllers, I/O, HMI, Safety, Networks, Motion Control, VFDs, motors and related products sold by Kendall Electric.

Reporting to the Automation Sales Manager, you will be a technical sales resource for Customers and Sales teams, collaborating to develop solutions and quotes while ensuring top-tier service delivery.

Qualifications

2 years of hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience; PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commercial leadership and collaboration with automation manufacturing partners.
Collaborate with the Kendall Sales team to develop business and close sales opportunities.
Collaborate with Kendall Inside Sales to create BOMs for quoting, processing orders, and servicing customers.
Collaborate with customers on selecting product solutions for applications, projects, and other pre-sales activities.
Collaborate with customers on post-sale technical questions, issues, and/or commercial situations.
Be a point of contact to manufacturing partners within the coverage area.
Participate in annual planning with automation partners.
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards.