Industrial Automation Engineer

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Cleveland, OH

18h

About The Position

As an Engineer, you will provide engineering/technical support, and training on automation and control related products to both internal and external customers of Crescent Electric Supply Company and associate banners. You will also be responsible for achieving automation and control sales budget for assigned territory. Primary Duties: Responsible for developing and implementing the strategic business plan, in conjunction with the Suppliers and CESCO management, to support market share growth objectives for Automation and Control Vendors. Responsible for providing advanced and comprehensive technical support for Key Automation and Control Products. Responsible for launching new Automation and Control products to sales personnel within the assigned territory. This includes product training, competency with demo equipment, and target account identification. Responsible for maintaining and programming appropriate demo equipment inventory for the assigned territory. Responsible for developing, implementing, and demonstrating customer prof of concepts to support upcoming projects. Participate in identified training activities and in required Key Automation and Control Vendor training requirements. Attend branch/company meetings and events as required. Overnight travel may be necessary up to 20 percent. Qualifications: Valid driver's license and ability to travel often in the assigned territory and occasionally travel to attend company and vendor activities and events. Bachelor's or technical degree in engineering from four-year college or university, and/or 5 to 10 years of appropriate experience. Have in-depth knowledge of Automation and Control products inclusive of but not limited to: Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, Motion Control, SCADA Software, HMI, Networking, Sensors and Motor Control. The ability to establish relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers. #LI-CECE #earlycareers Total Rewards and Benefits Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods. Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO). Company-paid holidays. Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage. Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment. Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together. Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected] Crescent Electric Careers Crescent Electric Supply Company is a nationwide leader in electrical supply distribution and solutions, helping to power and connect communities. We serve those to help keep the lights on, the power going and the data flowing. We are family-owned with a family of brands that includes 140+ branch locations in 28 states, and a growing network of distribution centers. In addition to Crescent Electric, our customers are served by: Stoneway Electric in Washington and Idaho Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho and Oregon National Electric Supply in New Mexico Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio Womack Electric Supply in Virginia and North Carolina Lowe Electric in Georgia and South Carolina At Crescent Electric, you will work with others who show respect and support for one another. We foster a culture where: We care about our teammates in the same way that we care about our customers. Career development is taken seriously - we strive to provide every team member with the opportunity to grow professionally. Leaders inspire, build trust and empower everyone to achieve their best. Join our team and let’s serve together, power our communities together and become the industry leader together.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel often in the assigned territory and occasionally travel to attend company and vendor activities and events.
• Bachelor's or technical degree in engineering from four-year college or university, and/or 5 to 10 years of appropriate experience.
• Have in-depth knowledge of Automation and Control products inclusive of but not limited to: Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, Motion Control, SCADA Software, HMI, Networking, Sensors and Motor Control.
• The ability to establish relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing the strategic business plan, in conjunction with the Suppliers and CESCO management, to support market share growth objectives for Automation and Control Vendors.
• Responsible for providing advanced and comprehensive technical support for Key Automation and Control Products.
• Responsible for launching new Automation and Control products to sales personnel within the assigned territory. This includes product training, competency with demo equipment, and target account identification.
• Responsible for maintaining and programming appropriate demo equipment inventory for the assigned territory.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and demonstrating customer prof of concepts to support upcoming projects.
• Participate in identified training activities and in required Key Automation and Control Vendor training requirements.
• Attend branch/company meetings and events as required.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees