Automation Specialist - Safety, Sensors & Industrial Control

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.

Reporting to the Automation Sales Manager, the Automation Specialist is a key member of the Sales team. The primary responsibility of this role is to be a technical sales resource for the Automation Portfolio that includes but is not limited to Controllers, I/O, Visualization, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products (gearboxes, actuators, and couplings).

These are products offered by Rockwell Automation and other partnering manufacturers, sold, and distributed by Kendall Electric. This role supports our Automation Engineers and Sales Team. This role will prepare the individual for an Automation Engineer position.

• Provide technical solutions to account managers for their customers
• Research and provide solutions for projects and applications for Automation Engineering projects
• Provide resolution for technical questions for proposal preparation by the Inside Sales Team
• Provide solutions to customers on applications, projects, and other pre‑sales activities
• Provide solutions to customers on post‑sale technical questions, issues, and/or commercial situations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Priority Setting
• Planning and organizing
• Time Management

• Work Experience:
  
  2 years in industrial manufacturing or previous internships
• Education:
  
  Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Analytics/Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Desire to learn PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, MCCs, and Mechanical Products, understanding or desire to learn manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Highly organized and detail‑oriented; ability to multi‑task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast‑paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
• Cross-functional skills:
  Ability to work well cross‑functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service; enjoys working with others to design controls systems, equipment, and to solve problems; interest or experience working in a sales environment; self‑motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Physical, Mental and Visual
  
  Skills:
  
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Environment:
  Normal office environment
• Travel requirements:
  Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
• Physical and Visual Abilities:
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day

• Work Experience:
  
  Hands‑on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology degree/certificate, or equivalent training/experience in a manufacturing environment
• Analytics/Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Current knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Industrial Control, Sensing, Safety, Motion Control, Variable Speed Drives, Motor Controls, Motors, and Mechanical Products

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.