VFD Specialist
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Job Location:
Hartford County, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced VFD Specialist to support our Rockwell Automation distribution business. This role requires deep technical expertise in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and related power components along with the ability to work closely with the sales team to develop present and propose complete drive solutions for industrial customers.
The ideal candidate will combine strong engineering fundamentals application experience and customer-facing communication skills to help define demonstrate and deliver technically sound automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills:
- Specify and design complete VFD solutions including:
- Variable Frequency Drives (Rockwell Automation preferred)
- Circuit protection (breakers fuses disconnects)
- Line reactors filters and related power conditioning components
- Evaluate customer requirements and recommend technically correct application-appropriate solutions
- Read interpret and review electrical schematics one-line diagrams and panel layouts
Sales Skills:
- Manage sales strategy of the VFD/MCC Product lines
- Create sales initiatives to stimulate sales growth
- Provide technical support to the sales team including:
- Pre-sales technical consultations
- Solution validation
- Bill of material (BOM) development
- Deliver technical presentations product demonstrations and training to customers and internal teams
- Assist in preparing and presenting technical proposals to customers including solution descriptions and justifications
- Support customer meetings site visits and application reviews as needed
- Act as a trusted technical resource for VFD-related questions and troubleshooting guidance
- Collaborate with Rockwell Automation and internal engineering resources when required
- 810 years of experience working with VFDs in industrial or automation environments
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Low-voltage industrial drives
- Motor control and protection
- Power distribution components
- Associates Degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical Industrial or related field required)
- Experience supporting or working alongside a technical sales organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with customer-facing confidence
- Ability to conduct on-site customer consultations
Preferred but not required Qualifications:
- Experience with Rockwell Automation drives (PowerFlex family preferred)
- Prior experience working for a Rockwell Automation distributor or systems integrator
- Experience delivering customer-facing technical training or seminars
- Familiarity with NEC NFPA 79 and standard industrial electrical practices
Key Competencies
- Technical problem-solving and application expertise
- Customer-focused mindset
- Presentation and communication skills
- Ability to translate technical details into customer-understandable solutions
- Collaborative approach with sales and engineering teams
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading automation technology
- Collaborative sales and engineering environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
HESCO provides our customers with a competitive advantage by delivering high levels of value through our products, services, and support.
