Industrial Automation Associate

Sonepar•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply. A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. It’s time to energize your future! Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook. If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below: Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field(or equivalent combination of education and experience)
1–3 years of experience in industrial, technical, or commercial roles.
Interest in industrial automation and controls and a willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial communication concepts.
Comfort working with basic technical documentation and software tools.
Strong curiosity and desire to learn.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage tasks, prioritize work, and support multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co‑op experience in engineering, automation, manufacturing, or industrial sales preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Automation Sales Specialists and the existing sales team with opportunity research, customer support, quoting coordination, and preparation of automation solution proposals.
Support Automation Application Engineers with basic application tasks, product selection assistance, solution documentation, and exposure to system architectures and automation technologies.
Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to gain exposure to OEM and End User environments, applications, and decision processes.
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to support the execution of automation opportunities and customer requests.
Participate in internal and external training programs to build foundational knowledge of industrial automation products, solutions, and sales processes.
Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and internal reporting to support sales and solution positioning efforts.