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Automation Product Manager

SunSource Company, Sterling Heights, MI, United States


SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com

SunSource’s Industrial Business Unit focuses on industrial hydraulic, pneumatic and automation components and systems for industrial OEMs and MRO industries. The Industrial SBU offers a comprehensive program called SunSource advantage that offers design and engineering services, productivity solutions, supply chain optimization and value-added services. Combined with the fluid power products, the Industrial SBU provides a competitive advantage for OEM partners. We are currently looking for an Automation Product Manager in Michigan.

Position Description
The Automation Product Manager 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.

Interface and coordinate with suppliers

Strong understanding 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 in a technical role 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.

We are 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 recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.

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