Automation Engineer Specialist

The Kendall Group•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Reporting to the Automation Sales Manager, the Automation Engineer Specialist is a key member of the Sales team. The person in this role will be a technical sales resource to our Customers, Outside Sales, and Inside Sales Teams. The Automation Specialist will support the Automation portfolio that includes Controllers, I/O, HMI, Safety Devices, Networks, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products (gearboxes, actuators, and couplings). These are products sold and distributed by Kendall Electric.

Requirements

2 years of hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience
PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience
Understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics
High School diploma or GED
Experience working with others to design control systems and equipment
Ability to collaborate with commercial or technical resources
Business acumen including problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
Ability to work well cross-functionally
Provides excellent internal and external customer service
Experience working in a sales department
Self-motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due
Effective presentation skills in small and large group settings
Strong interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

2 years of industrial distribution
Hands-on electrical/mechanical experience
PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience
Understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commercial leadership and collaboration with our automation manufacturing partners
Collaborate with the Kendall Sales team to develop business and close sales opportunities
Collaborate with Kendall Inside Sales to create BOMs for quoting, processing orders, and servicing customers
Collaborate with customers on selecting product solutions for applications, projects, and other pre-sales activities
Collaborate with customers on post-sale technical questions, issues, and/or commercial situations
Be a point of contact to manufacturing partners within the coverage area
Participate in annual planning with automation partners
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned