Industrial Controls Systems Engineer

Mcnaughton Mckay Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McNaughton McKay Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as the engineering contact for sales support and to build relationships with Sales and customer decision-makers. You will monitor customer applications and trends while developing strategies with Sales to promote product technologies.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with travel to customer locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Product knowledge of assigned products.
• Thorough knowledge of strategic customer applications.
• Good relationship with vendors of assigned technologies.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering contact within McNaughton McKay Group who is responsible for the sales support of customers.
• Develop relationships with Sales and the decision-makers within the identified customers.
• Monitor the application and business trends implemented at the identified customers.
• Develop a marketing strategy with Sales to promote the sales of the assigned product technologies.
• Develop solutions for the assigned products that address the value-add activities provided to customers.
• Utilize customer relationships and documented activities to leverage the value-add activities provided to customers.
• Establish business relationships with vendors of assigned products and serve as the technical liaison for customer sales and support.
• Assist in the development of vendor contracts and agreements with vendors of assigned products.
• Manage the availability and customer requirements for the assigned products.
• Manage the availability and Services & Solutions team requirements for the assigned products.
• Train the inside sales and technical support personnel in the assigned products.
• Educate and support the Sales staff on the assigned products.
• Develop and maintain the information and support infrastructure required for the assigned products.
• Qualify the level of assistance provided to customers with product and integration issues.
• Create the required service procedures to support the assigned products.
• Develop the vendor service/support strategies for the assigned products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Sales collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Columbus, OH - 2255 Citygate Drive - Columbus, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Systems Engineer

About McNaughton McKay Group:

McNaughton McKay Group (MMG) is a 100% employee-owned distributor of electrical and PVF (pipes, valves, and fittings) solutions, serving the industrial, commercial and construction markets.Our portfolio of trusted brands operates from more than 60 branches across nine states and Germany. At MMG, we do more than deliver products. We build lasting partnerships—backed by deep inventory and local expertise—to keep your projects moving and businesses growing. Our empowered team provides the support, insight and scalable solutions needed to navigate today’s demands and solve our customers’ most complex challenges.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

Pre-Sale Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the engineering contact within McNaughton McKay Group who is responsible for the sales support of customers.
• Develop relationships with Sales and the decision-makers within the identified customers.
• Monitor the application and business trends implemented at the identified customers.
• Develop a marketing strategy with Sales to promote the sales of the assigned product technologies.
• Develop solutions for the assigned products that address the value-add activities provided to customers.
• Utilize customer relationships and documented activities to leverage the value-add activities provided to customers.
• Establish business relationships with vendors of assigned products and serve as the technical liaison for customer sales and support.
• Assist in the development of vendor contracts and agreements with vendors of assigned products.

Post-Sale Responsibilities include:

• Manage the availability and customer requirements for the assigned products.
• Manage the availability and Services & Solutions team requirements for the assigned products.
• Train the inside sales and technical support personnel in the assigned products.
• Educate and support the Sales staff on the assigned products.
• Develop and maintain the information and support infrastructure required for the assigned products.

Service Responsibilities include:

• Qualify the level of assistance provided to customers with product and integration issues.
• Create the required service procedures to support the assigned products.
• Develop the vendor service/support strategies for the assigned products.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Include:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Product knowledge of assigned products.
• Thorough knowledge of strategic customer applications.
• Good relationship with vendors of assigned technologies.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports To: Engineering Supervisor
• Direct Reports: None

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment; some travel to customer locations as needed.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer:

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.