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SMC · 5 months ago

Electrical and Control Application Specialist

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

SMC Corporation of America is seeking an Automation Application Specialist to provide technical expertise and support for industrial automation solutions. The role involves collaborating with clients to optimize manufacturing processes, delivering training, and assisting with the implementation of automation technologies.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate in monthly branch conference calls and provide application success stories, share and distribute details to branch team

Focus on identifying and closing major revenue producing projects

Be involved with key accounts and their projects directly. This includes being acquainted with the various buying influences at these accounts and the technical requirements for the introduction of specific SMC product

Identify all specifications and regulatory needs at the customer level; and be able to relay their needs accurately and completely to the appropriate SMC Engineer or Product Specialist

Provide continuous training to sales employees, customers and distributors on products and applications. This may include assisting the SMC training group with local presentations of training courses, with regular cadence

Deliver training sessions and workshops to clients' engineering and operations teams on the use and maintenance of automation systems

Document and monitor sales activity in SMC’s SalesConnect system, including meetings and opportunities as an invited user or team member to the respective CRM entry

Assist sales employees in detailed technical presentations to all levels of customers, lunch & learns, tent shows, mini panel expos, etc

Complete other duties as prescribed by sales management as necessary

Collaborate with clients to understand their unique manufacturing processes, challenges, and automation objectives

Work closely with clients and internal engineering teams to design, configure, and customize automation solutions

Stay abreast of competitive outlook, assisting with gap analysis, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation

Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within client operations, recommending new automation solutions or enhancements

Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback and insights for future product enhancements or new product development

Provide guidance and best practices for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting industrial automation equipment and software

Provide technical support to clients during the implementation phase, addressing system configuration, integration, and performance issues

Qualification

Industrial automation expertiseSMC product knowledgeTechnical support skillsFluid Power Pneumatic CertificationCRM proficiencyTrainingProcess improvement skillsPresentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience

Advanced industrial automation product and application experience with SMC or equivalent industry

Experience with or knowledge of competitive product and applications

Demonstrated ability to correctly apply and implement our newest 'high tech' products

Extensive SMC Application knowledge or equivalent industry experience

Extensive experience with various manufacturing products and processes, including (but not limited to) the following: packaging, electronics, food, chemical, automotive and medical

Proficient in CRM and the use of computers and the ability to learn new programs and tools as required

Clean driving record

Preferred

Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist Certification preferred

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Company

SMC

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SMC Corporation is a global leader in automation technology and a trusted partner for innovation across industries.

Founded in 1972

Noblesville, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.smcusa.com/

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