Industrial Automation Associate: Learn PLCs & Automation

Sonepar USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) company match

Professional development programs

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Industrial Automation Associate to support sales and technical tasks within a dynamic team. You will assist Automation Sales Specialists, help with product selection, and participate in customer meetings and site visits to gain exposure to OEM and End User environments.

Ideal candidates have a related bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in industrial/technical roles, with a strong interest in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in industrial, technical, or commercial roles; internship or coop preferred
• Interest in industrial automation and controls; willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial communication concepts
• Comfort with basic technical documentation and software tools
• Strong curiosity and desire to learn; effective communication and teamwork; ability to manage tasks and support multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist Automation Sales Specialists with opportunity research, customer support, quoting coordination, and proposal prep
• Support Automation Application Engineers with basic application tasks, product selection, solution documentation
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to exposure to OEM and End User environments
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to support automation opportunities
• Participate in internal/external training to build foundational knowledge of industrial automation products
• Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and internal reporting to support sales and positioning

Skills

Curiosity

Communication

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/related)

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Motion control

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Industrial Automation Associate to support sales and technical tasks within a dynamic team. You will assist Automation Sales Specialists, help with product selection, and participate in customer meetings and site visits to gain exposure to OEM and End User environments.

Ideal candidates have a related bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in industrial/technical roles, with a strong interest in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion control.