Automation Application Engineer - ONSITE BENSENVILLE ILINOIS

APEX INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LLC•Bensenville, IL

28d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Supporting customers and outside sales team selecting and implementing automation products. The position also requires collaboration with vendors to ensure optimal product selection, as well as internal support for sales teams through technical guidance, product interchanges, bill-of-material management, and supplier updates. Own the entire sales cycle from quote to implementation with engineering team/panel shop. VFD Start up support. Collaborate with Account Managers. Support key accounts who consistently purchase automation products from Apex Industrial Automation. Support can include training, product enhancements, and programming support. Collaborate with vendors at customer sites when necessary to determine the best products to select for those customers. Support Automation Sales Specialist and inside sales with product selection, interchange, bill of material management and supplier updates. Continuous training to stay current with primary vendor’s new products and technologies.

Requirements

Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability of working independently and within a team

Nice To Haves

Automation Sales Experience Preferred.
Experience with VFD’s preferred.
Experience programming/troubleshooting VFD’s preferred.
Experience with Studio 5000 or PLC environments a plus.

Responsibilities

Supporting customers and outside sales team selecting and implementing automation products.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure optimal product selection.
Provide internal support for sales teams through technical guidance, product interchanges, bill-of-material management, and supplier updates.
Own the entire sales cycle from quote to implementation with engineering team/panel shop.
Provide VFD Start up support.
Collaborate with Account Managers.
Support key accounts who consistently purchase automation products from Apex Industrial Automation, including training, product enhancements, and programming support.
Collaborate with vendors at customer sites when necessary to determine the best products to select for those customers.
Support Automation Sales Specialist and inside sales with product selection, interchange, bill of material management and supplier updates.
Continuous training to stay current with primary vendor’s new products and technologies.