Automation Specialist - MCC

Galloup • Conshohocken, PA

2d

About The Position

Reporting to the Networking & Services Manager, the Automation Specialist is a key member of the Sales team. The primary responsibility of this role is to be a technical sales resource for the Automation Portfolio that includes but is not limited to Controllers, I/O, Visualization, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products (gearboxes, actuators, and couplings). These are products offered by Rockwell Automation and other partnering manufacturers, sold, and distributed by Kendall Electric. This role supports our Service Engineers and Sales Team.

Requirements

• 2 years in industrial manufacturing or previous internships
• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Desire to learn PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, MCCs, and Mechanical Products, Understanding or desire to learn manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
• Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service; Enjoys working with others to design controls systems, equipment, and to solve problems; interest or experience working in a sales environment; self-motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due
• Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience in a manufacturing environment
• Current knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions to account managers for their customers
• Research and provide solutions for projects and applications for Automation Engineering projects
• Provide resolution for technical questions for proposal preparation by the Inside Sales Team
• Provide solutions to customers on applications, projects, and other pre-sales activities
• Provide solutions to customers on post-sale technical questions, issues, and/or commercial situations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

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