Automation Systems Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of education and experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial automation, manufacturing processes and technical sales/support.
• In-depth knowledge of automation components/products and an ability to design systems are required.
• Application, practical knowledge of PLC’s, PC Control, Remote I/0, HMI’s, variable frequency drives, pneumatics, motion, basic programming of software’s and Ethernet communications required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools. Exceptional communication and organizational skills required.
• Possess the skills to manage complex projects.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work effectively with both the customers’ technicians/engineers and purchasing personnel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have strong career driven aspirations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Field sales position for pre- and post-technical support for automation, pneumatics, and motion (area of focus) based product lines.
• Primary field sales contact for area of focus products and application assistance.
• Responsible for all aspects of growing area of focus sales, including identifying and closing sales opportunities, assisting with development of resale pricing schedules, policies, and product cross-references.
• Advises Sales and Marketing departments of recommended products/manufacturers that would be synergistic to the area of focus product focuses.
• Works with each manufacturer that the position is responsible for in generating target account programs and other incremental growth programs as required.
• Advises Purchasing Department of recommended inventory and advises of obsolete and superseded products, etc.
• Supports and services accounts currently using area of focus products.
• Responsible for design/application support for all Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana sales territories.
• Trains Field Sales, Inside Sales, and Technical Support Departments on the technical and application aspects of area of focus products.
• Assists in development and maintenance of demo equipment.
• Maintains current and in-depth product knowledge by regularly attending in-house and off-site manufacturer training and business seminars.
• Conducts customer-training seminars.
• May require overnight travel.
HOURS OF WORK:
Typically, Monday through Friday. 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the company as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
PAY RANGE:
$75,000-$100,000 per year plus commission, DOE.
STEVEN ENGINEERING PROMOTES AND THRIVES IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Steven Engineering reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is Steven Engineering’s desire and process to hire candidates best suited for the position and to seek employees that meet the criteria for the position without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Steven Engineering is a diverse workforce and, as such, every effort is made to encourage women and minorities to apply.
Steven Engineering will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submissions by e-mail: hr@steveneng.com
Our job number 792005-02 MUST be referenced on the subject line to be considered for this position.
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