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Schaedler Yesco Distribution · 1 month ago

Automation Specialist

Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Schaedler Yesco Distribution is a family- and employee-owned company that has been serving the electrical industry since 1924. The Automation Specialist will serve as a primary technical owner of assigned Industrial Automation product categories, working closely with sales teams to leverage emerging technologies and grow customer relationships.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Continuous growth in knowledge of the Industrial Automation market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies

Demonstrate proven ability to develop and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships

Works directly with customers on technical and commercial pre/post sales engagements

Monitor customer profitability within the Automation market with the use of Business Intelligence tools

Support pricing strategies with technical and relationship knowledge that drive business growth

Utilize reporting and business metrics to draw insights and strategies around focus areas of business & technology

Assist in the development of annual goals and annual sales objectives

Explore and determine new services and solutions to better serve the Industrial Automation market

Collaborate with others and strategize on resource allocation and vendor alignment across all territories/branches, as needed

Communicate, through various means, with all levels of leadership and technical audiences

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Industrial AutomationPLC ProgrammingMotor ControlRoboticsProcess ControlTechnical SpecificationsCustomer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Experience in engineering, design and/or integration of Industrial Automation and Control technologies including Motor Control, Machine Safety, Visualization, PLC's, Motion Control, Robotics, Process Control, and distributed I/O platforms

Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications, electrical schematics, and PLC programs

Strong Industrial Automation troubleshooting skills and ability to consult customers on options for resolution

Demonstrates technical and business acumen with a focus on the correlation of outcomes and solutions to sales

Strong communication skills including presenting, training, and corresponding with all levels of manufacturing personnel

Ability to collaborate with sales teams, technical teams, and vendor representatives

Ability to negotiate effectively at a high level and build strong relationships with customers and vendors

Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer focus

Strong entrepreneurial mindset

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required

Experience with automation equipment and technologies required

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required