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Automation Technical Specialist

Job in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listing for: Medium
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Sales Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Description

Sun Source and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s 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.

The Automation Technical Specialist 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.

Essential Functions
  • 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 as a Field Sales Engineer 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 customer’s needs.
  • Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD, PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
Compensation and Benefits

Sun Source offers an industry competitive compensation plan and excellent company benefits including medical, dental and 401(k). To learn more about Sun Source, visit our website at

Equal Opportunity Employment

Sun Source is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact  to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.

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