Sales Engineer Industrial Automation

Full Time Senior Level 10+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Serve as a technical resource and trusted advisor for customers seeking industrial automation solutions, combining engineering expertise with consultative selling to deliver tailored solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and reliability for industrial and OEM clients.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the industrial automation market
  • Collaborate with account managers to identify opportunities, prepare proposals, and present technical solutions to customers
  • Design and recommend automation solutions, including PLCs, drives, motion control, robotics, and industrial networking
  • Analyze customer processes, provide guidance and assist with product selection, application design, and troubleshooting
  • Work closely with vendors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure successful implementation and commissioning
  • Conduct product demonstrations and technical training for customers and internal staff
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge

Requirements

  • 10+ years in industrial automation sales or engineering
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, VFDs, motion control, and industrial communication protocols
  • Familiarity with automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider)
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years in industrial automation sales or engineering

Nice to Have

  • Experience with end-users, OEMs and system integrators

Skills

PLC programming * VFDs * Siemens * Motion Control * Rockwell * Industrial communication protocols * Schneider *

* Required skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Robust wellness program
401k retirement savings with company match
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Paid parental leave
Gym reimbursement
Healthcare Plans
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional and personal development programs

About Crawford Electric Supply

Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors, operating throughout the southeast region of the United States, and is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor.

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