Automation Specialist (MCC Specialist)

Sonepar • Eugene, OR

5d

About The Position

The Automation Specialist (MCC Specialist) provides pre- and post-sales support for Rockwell Automation Motor Control Centers (MCCs), accompanying power products, and related services. This technical sales and support role works with end-user customers, specifying engineering firms, system integrators, manufacturer sales engineers, internal teams, and associates to specify products and services for commercial and industrial projects. The position can be based in Alaska, Oregon, or Washington and includes some travel.

The specialist reads electrical one-line diagrams, completes project take-offs, prepares quotations, and presents technical information about the MCC product line and related services. The role also leads North Coast’s sales, marketing, and business planning for its Rockwell Automation MCC business, supports the Services business, and works toward revenue, gross margin, and other management objectives. Resource requirements for the role are driven by revenue generated in the MCC planning segment.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a team environment.
• Strong electrical background and motor control experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• People-oriented and able to work as a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree, technology diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of power and motor control.
• Ability to read an electrical one-line diagram.
• Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and guide team members when required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Motor Control or Industrial Control experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s Intelligent Motor Control is a plus.
• Desire to develop a strong understanding of Rockwell hardware and related services offerings.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturer sales engineers to get products and related services specified.
• Engage with customers on future manufacturing designs.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support for customers.
• Read electrical one-line diagrams and initiate and complete project take-offs.
• Prepare quotations for the products and services as needed.
• Present technical attributes of the MCC product line and related services to internal teams, associates, and external customers.
• Develop technical promotional activities to support market objectives.
• Provide training classes for customers and associates.
• Execute goals to meet sales objectives.
• Lead sales, marketing, and business planning for North Coast’s Motor Control Center business.
• Analyze and document market conditions and competitive offerings, and identify growth opportunities.
• Articulate Rockwell Automation’s commercial and technical value proposition in the MCC space.
• Exceed North Coast growth goals for business revenue, gross margin, and management objectives.
• Maintain a sufficient sales funnel in the MCC business to meet or exceed growth goals.
• Support the Services business as part of day-to-day activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee resource groups (ERGs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level