Kendall Electric · 4 days ago

Automation Engineer

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Require commercial leadership and collaboration with automation manufacturers such as Rockwell Automation

Develop business and close sales opportunities in coordination with the Sales team

Create BOMs for quoting, processing orders, and servicing customers

Assist customers in selecting product solutions for applications and projects

Address post-sale technical questions, issues, and commercial situations

Serve as a point of contact to automation manufacturers within the coverage area

Participate in annual planning with automation partners

Maintain quality service by following Kendall Group policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Electrical/mechanical knowledgePLCsHMIsNetworksSafetyMotion controlVFDsAutomation equipment experienceManufacturing machineryAnalytics/computer skillsBusiness acumenSales department experienceVisual skillsFabrication environmentMoving equipment exposureProblem-solvingCritical thinkingAnalytical abilitiesOrganization skillsCross-functional skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal communicationsSelf-motivatedEffective presentation skillsIndustrial DistributionElectrical KnowledgeMechanical KnowledgeAutomation EquipmentAnalytics

Required

Work Experience: 5 years of experience of hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience; PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience; understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics

Education: High School diploma or GED

Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with others to design controls systems, equipment, and to solve problems; ability to collaborate with and engage additional commercial or technical resources when appropriate; Business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities;

Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment

Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service; experience working in a sales department; self-motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due; effective presentation skills in both small and large group settings

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem-solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle.

Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment

Preferred

Work Experience: 5 years of Industrial distribution; or Hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience; PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment experience; understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics

Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience