Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assembly Equipment, AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Systems, Compensation and Benefits, Customer/Client Research, Electrical Design, Field Sales, Gross Margin, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Input/Output, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Word, Motion Control, Product Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Proposal Writing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Set Goals, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Engineering, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Automation Technical Specialist
Sterling Heights, MI 48313 / Detroit, MI 48201
SunSource - Engineering /
Engineering /
On-site
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SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com
Position Description: 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.
Essential Functions
- Strong understand of Automation Controls & Software
- 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
- PLC/Software
- Codesys Experience requested
- I/O Link Experience requested
- Manage products and supplier relationships
- Evaluate industry trends and new technology
Required Qualifications
- 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.
SunSource offers an industry competitive compensation plan and excellent company benefits including medical, dental and 401(k). To learn more about SunSource, visit our web site at www.sun-source.com.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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SunSource
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for the past 70 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.
500 to 999 employees
http://www.sun-source.com/