Industrial Automation Engineer

As an Engineer at Crescent Electric you will provide engineering and technical support as well as training on automation and control related products to both internal and external this role you will collaborate with account managers in achieving automation and control sales goals for assigned territory.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for co-developing and implementing the strategic business plan in conjunction with the Suppliers and CESCO management to support market share growth objectives for Automation and Control Suppliers.

• Actively develop and present Automation and Control solutions inclusive of the following:

  • Participate in identified training activities (which includes training classes lunch and learns product demonstrations (both in person and virtual)) in your assigned territory.

  • Customer seminars and other local branch promotions as a way to increase customer awareness of Automation and Control product capabilities.

  • Crescent or Supplier-promoted local trade show events.

• Responsible for launching new Automation and Control products to sales personnel within the assigned territory. This includes product training competency with demo equipment sales brochures and target account identification.

• Occasionally perform billable service work for assigned customer territory. As an example this could include VFD startups tuning servo control loops HMI screen development PLC programming wireless surveys and any engineering function that could be required by the customers application. Proper PPE to be worn at all times during any on site customer activities (this to be covered in detail later).

• Complete Action selling training curriculum as a core Crescent concept and fundamental vehicle for performing professional sales efforts.

• Utilize the CRM platform to enter opportunities and activities associated with customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or technical degree in engineering from four-year college or university and/or 5 or more years of appropriate experience.

• Valid drivers license and the ability to travel often in the assigned territory and occasionally travel to attend company customer and supplier activities and events.

• In-depth knowledge of Automation and Control products inclusive of but not limited to: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) PLCs Motion Control SCADA Software HMI Networking Sensors Motion Robotics and Motor Control.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting standing and walking with carrying/toting demo equipment at customer facility (some distances up to 1/2 mile). Occasional reaching twisting bending and kneeling. Seldom use of ladder.

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; Seldom lifting and carrying of 51-100 lbs. with the assistance of a buddy-lift or a mechanical device.

• Use of equipment.

• Use of technology (Phone computer printer keyboard demo equipment).

  Ability and means to travel.

Vision Requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

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Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electrics compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options including:

• Eligibility for health and dental vision coverage 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance short-term disability long-term care and Employee Assistance Program subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance hospital indemnity and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health dental vision and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the companys 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

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Crescent is transforming and we are on a missionto power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a visionof uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees suppliers and shareholders. At Crescent you will have the opportunity to develop professionally grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your lifes priorities. Lets serve together. Lets power our communities together. Lets become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age color race national origin gender religion marital status disability veteran military status sexual identity or expression sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments Motor Vehicle Record review criminal background checks references check and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact