Automation Technical Specialist

SunSource; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k) Plan

Zusammenfassung

SunSource is looking for an Automation Technical Specialist to penetrate the market within their Industrial Business Unit. This role involves achieving sales goals, providing technical assistance to account managers, and developing customer proposals. Required qualifications include a BS in ME/IE/EE, 2+ years of experience as a Field Sales Engineer, and specific knowledge in automation systems. The role offers industry competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years experience as a Field Sales Engineer for automation systems.
• Experience working for a distributor is preferred.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing and motion control.

Aufgaben

• Assess customer needs and specify products.
• Prepare proposals and conduct customer presentations.
• Service customers via telephone and on-site.

Kenntnisse

Automation Controls & Software

Technical Drawing Development

Customer Service

PLC Programming

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Ausbildung

BS in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC

Codesys

I/O Link

Jobbeschreibung

Position Description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value‑add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value‑added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

The Automation Technical Specialist 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.

Essential Functions

• Strong understand 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 as a Field Sales Engineer 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.

Compensation and Benefits

SunSource offers an industry competitive compensation plan and excellent company benefits including medical, dental and 401(k). To learn more about SunSource, visit our website at www.sun-source.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

SunSource is 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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