Automation Engineer - Grand Rapids, United States - The Kendall Group

Description

Role Summary

:Reporting to the Automation Sales Manager, the Automation Engineer is a key member of the Sales team. The person in this role will be a technical sales resource to our Customers, Outside Sales, and Inside Sales Teams. The Automation Engineer will support the Automation portfolio that includes Controllers, I/O, HMI, Safety Devices, Networks, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products (gearboxes, actuators, and couplings). These are products offered by Rockwell Automation and other partnering manufacturers sold and distributed by Kendall Electric. Exciting work you will do: The essential duties and responsibilities of an Automation Engineer will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Require commercial leadership and collaboration with our automation manufacturers we partner with such as Rockwell Automation

Work with the Kendall Sales team to develop business and close sales opportunities

Work with Kendall Inside Sales to create BOMs for quoting, processing orders, and servicing customers

Work with customers on selecting product solutions for applications, projects, and other pre-sales activities

Work with customers on post-sale technical questions, issues, and/or commercial situations

Be a point of contact to Rockwell Automation and partnering manufacturers within the coverage area.

Participate in annual planning with Rockwell Automation and other automation partners

Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

Service Excellence

Results, Action Oriented

Accountability and Responsibility

Teamwork and collaboration

Priority Setting

Planning and organizing

What you'll need:

Work Experience: 2 years of experience of hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience; PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience; understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics

Education: High School diploma or GED

Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with others to design controls systems, equipment, and to solve problems; ability to collaborate with and engage additional commercial or technical resources when appropriate; Business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities;

Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment

Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service; experience working in a sales department; self-motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due; effective presentation skills in both small and large group settings

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle.

Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

Work Experience: Over 5 years of Industrial distribution; Hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience; PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience; understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience