Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assembly Equipment, AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Systems, Customer/Client Research, Electrical Design, Field Sales, Gross Margin, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Input/Output, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Word, Motion Control, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Product Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Proposal Writing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Set Goals, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Optimization, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Equipment, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Sterling Heights, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Automation Product Manager
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
SunSource - Outside Sales & Sales Management /
On-site
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SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
SunSource's Industrial Business Unit focuses on industrial hydraulic, pneumatic and automation components and systems for industrial OEMs and MRO industries. The Industrial SBU offers a comprehensive program called SunSource advantage that offers design and engineering services, productivity solutions, supply chain optimization and value-added services. Combined with the fluid power products, the Industrial SBU provides a competitive advantage for OEM partners. We are currently looking for an Automation Product Manager in Michigan.
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.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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About the Company
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SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for the past 70 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.