Application Specialist - Factory Automation, Motion and Drives

Applications Specialist – Factory Automation, Motion and Drives Location : SWO Franklin Empire is a leading full line electrical distributor with a long history of continuous growth and success. There are currently twenty-one branches established in Ontario and Quebec. We represent many quality manufacturers and offer products and solutions for the industrial, commercial, residential and utility markets. This opportunity has a particular focus on Factory Automation, Motion Control systems and mechanical components including HMI’s safe and non-safe PLC’s, servo control systems, variable speed drives, motors, gear motors, gearboxes, actuators and collaborative robots. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, a self-starter, to take on the Applications Specialist role working out of our London or Kitchener branch. As an Applications Specialist for Factory Automation, Motion and Drive Products you will be expected to develop and support sales activities utilizing your specialized electro-mechanical technical knowledge, applications strengths and market awareness. You will work with our Sales Representatives and Business Developers to support these key products and to contribute to sales strategies to achieve targets. The Applications Specialist will offer applications support, assist with quotations and provide training as necessary to both our customer base and our sales team. QUALIFICATIONS The candidate must have prior experience selling and applying SCADA HMI, PLC motion and drives products. Experience with Siemens Simatic PLC’s on the TIA and Step7 Classic platform, general purpose drives and motion products with mechanical systems knowledge is an asset. We require individuals with proven technical skills and a customer service focus. We are seeking a candidate with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree, Engineering Certification or equivalent with a minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work well with others. We expect a strong technical and organizational aptitude, plus excellent interpersonal skills. Must have strong verbal and written communications skills and be fluent in English. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software. The Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and own a car. If you are interested in this exciting and rewarding career opportunity, please email your resume to [email protected] [[email protected]] referencing the Job ID: FE-SWO-FAGMC in the subject field. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Applications Specialist will develop and support sales activities by providing technical expertise in factory automation, motion control, and drive products. They will assist sales representatives with quotations, provide customer training, and contribute to overall sales strategies.

Candidates must hold a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent certification with three to five years of related experience. Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and motion control systems, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, is required.

• Customer servicePreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

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• Factory Automation
• Motion Control
• PLC Programming
• HMI
• Servo Control Systems
• Variable Speed Drives
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Technical Sales
• Customer Service
• Siemens Simatic
• TIA Portal
• Step7 Classic
• Microsoft Office
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Aptitude
• Sales Strategy
• Self-Starter
• Actuators
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Computer Literacy
• Control Systems
• Electromechanics
• English Language
• Sales
• Selling Techniques
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Automation
• Motion Control Systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Writing
• Human Machine Interfaces

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Sales
• Technology
• Automation Application Engineer
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week