Automation Product Manager

Position Description

Position 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 suppliers

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 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.

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