Controls and Application Engineer

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is a 100% employee‑owned company comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Our divisions serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation industries. We offer a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, learn, and be coached and mentored. Over 60% of our associates stay for more than five years, and over 40% for more than ten years.

Reporting to the Territory Manager, the Controls and Application Engineer is a key member of the Galloup sales team. This role provides technical expertise throughout the sales and project process, developing solutions, preparing estimates, designing control systems, and creating detailed schematics and panel layouts.

• Create estimates from designs, specifications, or verbal communication.
• Design detailed wiring diagrams and panel layouts via AutoCAD.
• Select hardware components and design electrical schematics.
• Interface with new or existing field devices; program PLC and HMI.
• Perform duties related to the design, development, and implementation of PLC control panels.
• Configure settings in hardware devices.
• Read P& and customer specifications to select correct products.
• Review applications in valve, flow, temperature, pressure, and level product sizing and selection.
• Recommend or analyze materials and equipment required for projects.
• Explain and articulate product features and applications.
• Compile proposals and reports related to technical products.
• Clarify customer understanding of products and services, answering questions and offering relevant information.
• Communicate project development to customers, outside sales representatives, manufacturers, and location manager.
• Understand customers’ needs and identify sales opportunities.
• Suggest appropriate products and services based on technical needs.
• Coordinate project details with colleagues and communicate with customers and vendors through various channels.
• Process orders, quotes, and requests; respond promptly to inquiries.
• Follow up with customers and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Stay current on new and evolving product offerings; utilize knowledge in selling activities.
• Inform customers and colleagues about new technological products.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Customer Focus
• Results, action oriented
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Displaying technical expertise
• Detail oriented
• Time Management
• Understanding Others, Listening
• Continuous learning mindset

Work Experience: Entry Level engineering

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

Analytical/Computer

Skills:

Critical thinking and an eye for detail; competent with MS Office and Excel; ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and bid specifications; proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar software.

Organization

Skills:

Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities; ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment.

Cross‑functional

Skills:

Ability to work well cross-functionally and provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Communication

Skills:

Strong interpersonal communications, problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical customers or team members.

Physical, Mental and Visual

Skills:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear; lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs; be on your feet for 8 hours a day; climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.

Travel: Willing to travel up to 30%; occasionally overnight.

Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevailing at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center.

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.