Senior Software & Controls Automation Specialist

Rexel1; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel USA in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior Automation Specialist - Software and Control to lead technical and commercial efforts in Rockwell Automation software and control systems. You will support sales, deliver demos, and drive pre‑sales activities with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and collaboration with sales, engineering, and service teams to design and deploy solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Electrical distribution industry or related experience required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School or GED - Required.
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary product expert for software and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks).
• Support sales with technical pre‑sales activities: solution design, BOMs, quotations, proposals.
• Deliver product demonstrations, hands‑on workshops, and proofs of concept for customers and internal teams.
• Provide application support and troubleshooting through project implementation and handover to service teams.
• Build vendor relationships and stay current on product roadmaps.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

Vendor relationships

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) software

Job description

Rexel USA in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior Automation Specialist - Software and Control to lead technical and commercial efforts in Rockwell Automation software and control systems. You will support sales, deliver demos, and drive pre‑sales activities with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and collaboration with sales, engineering, and service teams to design and deploy solutions.