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Senior Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation

Jobot

Plainwell, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Systems, Automotive Industry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consultative Sales, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Engineering Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage Industry, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Industrial Engineering, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Network Integration, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Development/Management, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Estimates, Proposal Writing, Relationship Management, Retrofit, Rockwell Automation, Sales, Sales Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Engineering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Sales, Technical Support, Territory Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Plainwell, MI
POSTED
1 day ago
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Salary: $90,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

The company specializes in industrial automation, controls integration, and custom engineering solutions for manufacturing and process-driven facilities. The organization designs and implements systems involving PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA platforms, industrial networking, and control system modernization to help clients improve efficiency, uptime, and production visibility. Its projects support industries such as automotive, food and beverage, water/wastewater, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. The company operates as a consultative engineering partner, helping customers solve complex operational challenges through turnkey automation and process control solutions.

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing automation organization
  • Strong technical support from internal engineering teams
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment


Job Details

Desired Background

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation sales, controls engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and controls integration
  • Experience with platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Siemens, Wonderware, or similar technologies
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical engineers and executive decision makers
  • Experience selling integration projects, automation systems, or engineered solutions into industrial environments
  • Strong consultative sales and relationship management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Industrial, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturing facilities, OEMs, municipalities, and industrial clients
  • Identify opportunities involving PLC upgrades, SCADA modernization, controls integration, process optimization, and automation retrofits
  • Conduct customer discovery meetings to understand operational pain points and production goals
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop technical solutions and project estimates
  • Assist in preparing proposals, project scopes, budgets, and presentations
  • Support project kickoff and ensure smooth transition from sales to engineering execution
  • Manage territory growth through strategic business development and account expansion
  • Attend industry events, plant visits, and customer meetings throughout the region
  • Maintain CRM documentation and sales pipeline forecasting


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com