Drive Product and System Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Drive Product and System Specialist to plan, implement, and execute drive product and system solutions in Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio, and Central Kentucky. The role involves collaborating with field sales, providing engineering support, and developing supplier relationships.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related industry experience), 3–5 years in industrial drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or industry experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience with industrial drive systems or related products.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Make joint sales calls with field sales staff to support drive products.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Analyze opportunities with management and assess market landscape.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers of drive products.
• Evaluate internal capabilities within the geographic scope.
• Conduct training for internal staff and customers.
• Assist in developing industry data collection and documentation.
• Help set sales targets and execute the industry marketing strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales support

Technical support

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

Electrical motors

Variable frequency drives

Gear reducers

Soft starts

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical/Mechanical Drive Product and System Specialist who is responsible for planning, implementing, and executing target industry Drive Product and System Solutions in Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio and Central Kentucky.

Job Duties

• Make joint sales calls with field sales staff in support of Electrical and Mechanical Drive Products.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Work with internal Management to conduct opportunity analysis including competitive overview with geographic marketplace.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers of Drive Products including but not limited to electrical motors, variable frequency drives, gear reducers, soft starts, etc.
• Evaluate internal capabilities within the geographic responsibility (Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio and Central Kentucky)
• Conduct training for both internal associates and customers.
• Assist in the development of industry data collection; interchange information, case histories, Documented Value Added, and application data.
• Responsible for helping set sales target goals and execution of the industry marketing strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or industry related experience
• High School Education or equivalent required
• 3 to 5 years of experience with industrial drive systems required or related products
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings and schematics

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.