Kendall Electric ยท 23 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Conshohocken, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states, and they are seeking an Automation Engineer to serve as a sales resource for their Automation Portfolio. The role involves business development, pre-sales, and post-sales support, requiring collaboration with automation manufacturers and the sales team.
ElectronicsWholesale
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
High School diploma or GED
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
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
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
Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication 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
Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
Preferred
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
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience
Company
Kendall Electric
Kendall Electric is an electrical wholesale distributor.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase