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Automation Technical Specialist

sunsrce

Entry level On-site
Location
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Posted
2026-05-06
Source
lever
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Job description

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, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com Position 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 Functions
  • Strong understand of Automation Controls & Software
  • Assess customer needs
  • Specify products
  • Prepare customer proposals, make customer presentation and resulting quotations
  • Determine costs
  • Service customers via telephone
  • Service customers on site
  • Develop technical drawings
  • PLC/Software
    • Codesys Experience requested
    • I/O Link Experience requested
    • Manage products and supplier relationships
    • Evaluate industry trends and new technology
Required Qualifications
  • BS in ME/IE/EE or equivalent preferred
  • 2+ years experience as a Field Sales Engineer 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.

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