Automation Technical Specialist

SunSource • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technical Specialist will 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. Also, provides technical assistance to field Account Managers.

Requirements

• BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years experience as a Field Sales Engineer 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

• Assess customer needs
• Specify products
• Prepare customer proposals, make customer presentation 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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