The Application Engineering Manager is responsible for managing and training the Application Engineering team at Heitek Automation. In this role the manager will work closely with the engineering team and with sales management to increase engineering engagement in the sales process. Working with marketing, this person will work to convey strong technical competency by demonstrating our technical value through white papers, video walkthroughs, and technical training.
Essential Functions
- Periodically travel to different branches to do joint sales calls with the application team and work on application sales tactics
- Track and monitor partner certification requirements and make they are met on a quarterly basis
- Provide plan’s for when changes to the team require you to catch up on certifications
- Define a tracking and reporting method for utilization on application engineering supported sales calls
- Collaborate with marketing to drive SIPEC initiatives across the organization
- Define and drive generation of white papers and technical videos of core products
- Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical designs of automation and control systems
- Extensive experience in automation application field sales
- Maintain a strong work ethic and capacity to thrive in a team environment
- Excel in both verbal and written communications
- Effectively and efficiently use Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and business software used by the company
- Knowledge of ERP, CRM, and QMS systems
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Collaborates with: Materials Team, Sales Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Executive Team
Key Responsibilities:
Key Competencies & Skills:
Experience, Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited University or Equivalent Experience.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of leadership or team management experience.
Education:
Experience:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or a related field
- 2+ years of leadership or team management experience
- Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical designs of automation and control systems
- Extensive experience in automation application field sales
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and company business software effectively
- Knowledge of ERP, CRM, and QMS systems
- Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment
SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SunSource and has not been reviewed or approved by SunSource.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options are offered alongside wellness programs and an EAP. Offerings also include HSA/HRA and FSA choices that broaden the health coverage scope.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with company match is included and called out in employer-provided materials. This provides a clear foundation for long-term savings within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid vacation and holidays are part of the package, with PTO described as decent and vacation potentially capping near four weeks. These time-off elements contribute to a rounded core benefits menu.
SunSource Insights
What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
