Automation Technical Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sunsrce is seeking an Automation Technical Specialist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role focuses on sales and technical support for automation products, requiring a strong understanding of automation controls and software.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in ME/IE/EE, 2+ years' experience in field sales for automation systems, and proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Field Sales Engineer for automation systems.
• Specific knowledge of design, manufacture, and integration of automated systems.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and specify products.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for customers.
• Evaluate industry trends and new technology.

Skills

Automation Controls & Software

Customer Service

Cost-effective Solutions

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

PLC Programming

Education

BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent

Tools

Codesys

I/O Link

Job description

Position Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Benefits

SunSource offers an industry competitive compensation plan and excellent company benefits including medical, dental and 401(k).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.