Automation Product Manager

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.comSunSource's Industrial Business Unit focuses on industrial hydraulic, pneumatic and automation components and systems for industrial OEMs and MRO industries. The Industrial SBU offers a comprehensive program called SunSource advantage that offers design and engineering services, productivity solutions, supply chain optimization and value-added services. Combined with the fluid power products, the Industrial SBU provides a competitive advantage for OEM partners. We are currently looking for an Automation Product Manager in Michigan.Position DescriptionPosition Description: The Automation Product Manager 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.Interface and coordinate with suppliersStrong 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 in a technical role 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 customer's needs.Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshooting.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 [email protected] 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.