Industrial Automation Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking an Automation Sales Support specialist to assist in opportunity research, quotes, and proposal preparation. You will gain exposure to automation system architectures while supporting application engineers and the sales team.

The role involves customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to understand OEM and End User needs. A bachelor’s degree and interest in industrial automation are required, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, technology, or business.
• 1–3 years in industrial, technical, or commercial roles; internship/co-op in engineering or automation is a plus.
• Interest in industrial automation and willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Automation Sales Specialists with opportunity research, quoting coordination, and proposal prep.
• Support Application Engineers with product selection, documentation, and system architectures exposure.
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to learn OEM and End User needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to support automation opportunities.
• Engage in internal/external training to build knowledge of industrial automation products and sales processes.
• Support market research, competitive analysis, and internal reporting.

Skills

Sales support

Industrial automation

Customer engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

HMIs

VFDs

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives.Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Position:

Location:

Tulsa, OK

About Crawford:

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

• Sales & Opportunity Support : Assist Automation Sales Specialists and the existing sales team with opportunity research, customer support, quoting coordination, and preparation of automation solution proposals.
• Technical Learning & Application Exposure: Support Automation Application Engineers with basic application tasks, product selection assistance, solution documentation, and exposure to system architectures and automation technologies.
• Customer Interaction & Engagement: Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to gain exposure to OEM and End User environments, applications, and decision processes.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to support the execution of automation opportunities and customer requests.
• Training & Development: Participate in internal and external training programs to build foundational knowledge of industrial automation products, solutions, and sales processes.
• Operational & Market Awareness: Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and internal reporting to support sales and solution positioning efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
  (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in industrial, technical, or commercial roles.Internship or co‑op experience in engineering, automation, manufacturing, or industrial sales preferred.
• Technical Aptitude: Interest in industrial automation and controlsand a willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial communication concepts. Comfort working with basic technical documentation and software tools.
• Professional Skills: Strong curiosity and desire to learn. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage tasks, prioritize work, and support multiple stakeholders.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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