Automation Specialist - MCC

Galloup•Jackson, TN

2d•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. Role Summary: Reporting to the Automation Sales 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 Automation Engineers and Sales Team. This role will prepare the individual for an Automation Engineer position.

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
Ability to see, talk and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day

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