SunSource and its family of companies represent 270 locations and 4000 employees making up one of North Americas leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power Fluid Process Fluid Conveyance General Industrial Components and Industrial Repair.
SunSources 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 customers needs.
Proficient in MS Word MS Excel and AutoCAD PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
SunSource and its family of companies represent 270 locations and 4000 employees making up one of North Americas leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power Fluid Process Fluid Conveyance General Industrial Comp...
SunSource and its family of companies represent 270 locations and 4000 employees making up one of North Americas leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power Fluid Process Fluid Conveyance General Industrial Components and Industrial Repair.
SunSources 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 customers needs.
Proficient in MS Word MS Excel and AutoCAD PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.