Automation Product Manager

SunSource • Sterling Heights, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com

SunSource’s Industrial Business Unit focuses on industrial hydraulic, pneumatic and automation components and systems for industrial OEMs and MRO industries. The Industrial SBU offers a comprehensive program called SunSource advantage that offers design and engineering services, productivity solutions, supply chain optimization and value-added services. Combined with the fluid power products, the Industrial SBU provides a competitive advantage for OEM partners. We are currently looking for an Automation Product Manager in Michigan.

Requirements

• BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years experience in a technical role for automation systems.
• Previous experience working for a distributor preferred.
• Specific knowledge and experience with design, manufacture and integration of automated manufacturing, material handling, assembly and test equipment and mechanical and electrical design concepts and motion control.
• Ability to develop creative cost-effective solutions to meet customer’s needs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• Codesys Experience requested
• I/O Link Experience requested

Responsibilities

• Penetrate the market within the Industrial Business Unit and achieve established goals in terms of sales, gross margin generation, and specific company initiatives within the Automation product lines.
• Provide technical assistance to field Account Managers.
• Interface and coordinate with suppliers.
• Assess customer needs.
• Specify products.
• Prepare customer proposals, make customer presentations and resulting quotations.
• Determine costs.
• Service customers via telephone.
• Service customers on site.
• Develop technical drawings.
• Manage products and supplier relationships.
• Evaluate industry trends and new technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees