Controls and Application Engineer

Location: Clinton Charter Township

About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years.

At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role

Summary:

Reporting to the Territory Manager, the Controls and Application Engineer is a key member of the Galloup sales team. The Controls and Application Engineer supports the Galloup sales team by providing technical expertise throughout the sales and project process. The person in this role will develop solutions, prepare estimates, design control systems, and create detailed schematics and panel layouts. The Controls and Application Engineer will recommend appropriate products and communicate technical information to customers and internal partners.

This position plays a key role in driving panel project opportunities.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Controls and Application Engineer will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Create estimates from designs, specifications, or verbal communication

Design detailed wiring diagrams and panel layouts via AutoCADSelect hardware components and design electrical schematics

Interface with new or existing field devicesPLC and HMI programming

Perform duties related to the design, development, and implementation of PLC Control Panels Configure settings in hardware devices

Read P& and customer specifications to be able to select correct products

Review applications that consist of but are not limited to: valve, flow, temperature, pressure, and level product sizing and selection

Recommend and/or analyze materials and equipment required for project

Explain and articulate product features and applications

Compile proposals and reports related to technical products

Clarify customer’s understanding of products and services, answering questions and offering relevant information Communicate project development to the customer, outside sales representatives, manufacturers, and location manager

Understand customers’ needs and identify sales opportunities

Understand the technical needs of the customer and suggest appropriate products and services

Communicate and coordinate project details with colleagues, as necessary

Communicate with customers and vendors through various channels

Process orders, quotes, and requests

Respond promptly to customer 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

Keep customers and colleagues informed about new technological products

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Competencies you possess:

Customer Focus Results, action oriented

Accountability and responsibility

Teamwork and collaboration

Displaying technical expertise

Detail oriented

Time Management Understanding Others, Listening Continuous learning mindset

What you’ll need:

Work Experience:

Entry Level engineering

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of skills and experience

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 as needed; ability to work…