Hybrid Automation Product Specialist (Sensors & Safety)

EandM; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EandM seeks a SICK Product Specialist to deliver automation solutions for customers across Seattle, Portland, and nearby areas. You will collaborate with sales teams, develop bills of material, and determine the right combination of sensors, safety devices, and programmable controllers to meet customer applications.

The role involves travel across Oregon and Washington, some days from a home office, and periodic visits to Portland or Seattle offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
• 3+ years in industrial automation.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors is a plus.
• Familiarity with machine safety standards and risk assessments is a plus.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business, technical, and application-solving aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support sales by working with account and BD sales teams, with travel to meetings.
• Develop bills of materials for customers.
• Identify customer needs and recommend products.
• Secure machine design specifications as preferred vendor for OEMs.
• Train customers and internal sales through lunch-and-learns, product demos, and training sessions.
• Work closely with SICK sales and technical staff.
• Represent EandM at trade shows and customer-facing events.
• Support marketing by identifying key SICK products for promotion and creating content.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Customer-facing skills

Problem solving

Licensed driver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Job description

EandM seeks a SICK Product Specialist to deliver automation solutions for customers across Seattle, Portland, and nearby areas. You will collaborate with sales teams, develop bills of material, and determine the right combination of sensors, safety devices, and programmable controllers to meet customer applications.

The role involves travel across Oregon and Washington, some days from a home office, and periodic visits to Portland or Seattle offices.