Automation Technical Specialist

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.comPosition 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 FunctionsStrong understand of Automation Controls & SoftwareAssess customer needsSpecify productsPrepare customer proposals, make customer presentation and resulting quotationsDetermine costsService customers via telephoneService customers on siteDevelop technical drawingsPLC/SoftwareCodesys Experience requestedI/O Link Experience requestedManage products and supplier relationshipsEvaluate industry trends and new technologyRequired QualificationsBS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent preferred2+ years experience as a Field Sales Engineer for automation systems. Previous experience working for a distributor preferredSpecific 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 customer’s needs. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshootingSunSource offers an industry competitive compensation plan and excellent company benefits including medical, dental and 401(k). To learn more about SunSource, visit our web site at www.sun-source.com.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy PolicyWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.