Job Title: Automation Sales Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation systems to optimize manufacturing processes. This role primarily involves architecting solutions in support of sales. This includes collaborating with various vendors and cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, recommend subsystems, and calculate the associated Return-On-Investment.

• Provide innovative solutions to customers by identifying and responding promptly to their needs.

• Analyze inputs and create User Requirements to determine the feasibility of potential solutions.

• Architect systems from sketches and/or verbal conversations and support the hand-over to the engineering design team to ensure the intended architecture is well designed.

• Perform initial engineering calculations with respect to cycle time, strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to supporting architecture decisions.

• Establish long-term business relationships with vendors and customers through direct, person-to-person interaction.

• Develop those relationships through consultative selling that assesses and solves their application needs using IPS integration capabilities.

• Plan and perform customer sales calls, assess customer needs, prepare customer quotes, and follow up on all related activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hard SkillsDesigning automation systemsDeveloping automation solutionsImplementing automation systemsEngineering calculations (cycle time, strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force)Architecting systemsSoft SkillsCollaborationConsultative sellingCustomer relationship managementProblem-solvingCommunicationJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Arlington, Texas.

Work Environment

This role involves interacting with various vendors and cross-functional teams, conducting sales calls, and working closely with the engineering design team. The position requires direct, person-to-person interaction to establish long-term business relationships.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.