Technical Sales Engineer

**Due to the requirements of the federal contract associated with this project/ client, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply**

Job Title: Technical Sales

Full Time Permanent

• Sterling Heights, MI 48313
• Detroit, MI 48201

Salary: 80k to 110k + All benefits

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 understanding of Automation Controls & Software
• Assess customer needs and help develop Statements of Work
• Size and select products including VFD’s, PLC’s, Linear Actuators, and Control panels.
• Prepare customer proposals, make customer presentations and resulting quotations
• Support onsite customer startups
• Service customers via telephone
• 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

• 2-year AS automation degree minimum, 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 customers’ needs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshooting