Industrial Control and Automation Specialist - Minneapolis
Thecentermemphis, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Industrial Control and Automation Specialist - Minneapolis
Date: Apr 8, 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55413
Company: Sonepar
Control and Automation Specialist
Location: Any Minnesota or Western Wisconsin Viking Electric Geography
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
What You’ll Do
Customer technical support:
Provide customer-based product training or seminars.
Assist customers with needs and application analysis.
Assist customers in troubleshooting activities.
Act as the “front line” support for customer calls and emails regarding technical issues.
Build bills of material for technical applications.
Direct sales-based activities:
Joint and individual calls with outside salespeople to introduce new products.
Presentations to groups of customers to describe technical features.
Needs evaluation to develop “customized solutions” for the customer’s application.
Assist salespeople in identifying high-potential target customers as well as opportunities with current customers.
Regularly visit select target customers to support existing projects and discuss new opportunities.
Answer product and application questions from inside and outside salespeople.
Develop and conduct product training classes for inside and outside salespeople.
Keep abreast of new standards and applicable government regulations.
What You Bring
Requirements:
Industrial control application experience preferred.
Technical degree or equivalent experience.
Understands product features, applications and problem solving.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
Must have valid driver’s license
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EEO is the Law
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more.
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Date: Apr 8, 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55413
Company: Sonepar
Control and Automation Specialist
Location: Any Minnesota or Western Wisconsin Viking Electric Geography
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
What You’ll Do
Customer technical support:
Provide customer-based product training or seminars.
Assist customers with needs and application analysis.
Assist customers in troubleshooting activities.
Act as the “front line” support for customer calls and emails regarding technical issues.
Build bills of material for technical applications.
Direct sales-based activities:
Joint and individual calls with outside salespeople to introduce new products.
Presentations to groups of customers to describe technical features.
Needs evaluation to develop “customized solutions” for the customer’s application.
Assist salespeople in identifying high-potential target customers as well as opportunities with current customers.
Regularly visit select target customers to support existing projects and discuss new opportunities.
Answer product and application questions from inside and outside salespeople.
Develop and conduct product training classes for inside and outside salespeople.
Keep abreast of new standards and applicable government regulations.
What You Bring
Requirements:
Industrial control application experience preferred.
Technical degree or equivalent experience.
Understands product features, applications and problem solving.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
Must have valid driver’s license
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EEO is the Law
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more.
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