Automation Engineer - Drive Specialist

About the Kendall Group:
The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company with more than 75 locations in ten states. We serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, Fitting, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation markets.

The primary responsibility of this role is to be a sales resource for the Automation Portfolio—Controllers, I/O, Visualization, Networks, Motion Control/Mechanical, and Variable Frequency Drives. The position involves territory business development, pre-sales, and post-sales support, and content delivery to our inside and outside sales teams.

• Collaborate with automation manufacturers such as Rockwell Automation and partner vendors to drive commercial success.
• Partner with Kendall sales teams to develop business and close sales opportunities.
• Work with Kendall Inside Sales to create BOMs, process orders, and service customers.
• Guide customers in selecting product solutions for applications, projects, and pre-sales activities.
• Address post-sale technical questions, issues, and commercial situations for customers.
• Act as the primary contact for Rockwell Automation and partners within the coverage area.
• Participate in annual planning with Rockwell Automation and other automation partners.
• Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action-Oriented Accountability, and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Priority Setting
• Planning and Organizing

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience with PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.

Analytics / Computer Skills

• Experience designing control systems, equipment, and troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to collaborate with technical or commercial resources when needed.
• Business acumen, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.

Organization Skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking and shifting priorities.
• Effective in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Cross-Functional Skills

• Strong internal and external customer service orientation.
• Experience in a sales department.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies, and capable of presenting in small and large groups.

Communication Skills

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear; must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle.
• Work can involve a normal office environment, warehouse, fabrication area, and exposure to moving equipment.

Work Experience

• Over 5 years in industrial distribution.
• Hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience with PLCs, HMIs, Networks, Safety, Motion Control, VFDs, and other automation equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes, networks, and analytics.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology degree or certificate, or equivalent training/experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.