Automation Application Engineer

Sonepar•Deer Park, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
5–10 years of experience in industrial automation application engineering, controls engineering, or technical pre-sales supporting End Users, OEMs, and/or system integrators.
Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, industrial safety, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
Familiarity with major automation platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Effective time and priority management across multiple opportunities and projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical authority supporting industrial automation solutions for End User and OEM customers.
Partner closely with Automation Sales Specialists and Account Managers by providing application expertise, solution design, and technical guidance throughout the pre-sales and post-sales lifecycle.
Ensure recommended solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with customer performance objectives.
Provide technical expertise to support automation sales opportunities by developing system architectures, validating applications, and partnering with Automation Sales Specialists to deliver technically sound solutions.
Design and recommend industrial automation solutions—including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking—that meet customer performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
Engage with End Users and OEMs to assess applications, provide technical guidance, support troubleshooting and escalations, and ensure successful adoption of recommended solutions.
Coordinate with manufacturers, system integrators, and internal teams to support implementation, commissioning, and alignment between customer requirements and delivered solutions.
Deliver technical training, product demonstrations, and application workshops for customers and internal stakeholders to drive solution understanding and adoption.
Stay current on automation technologies, industry trends, and competitive platforms, and provide technical insights to support solution positioning and continuous improvement.