Solutions Engineer - Drives, Controls & Automation - Pacific Northwest Territory

Location: The candidate must reside within the assigned territory, preferably in or near one of the following metropolitan areas: Greater Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, or Des Moines.

Education: Prefer Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering field preferred; or 5+ years of direct experience with motion control systems.

TOP most relevant SKILLS AND ABILITIES being sought for this position:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering field preferred; or 5+ years of direct experience with motion control systems, including servomotors, AC and DC drives, controls, PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and fieldbus communication (e.g., PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Proven ability to take applications from concept through startup with strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills (pre-sales, sales and post-sales activities)
• Capable of evaluating multiple technical options and implementing effective solutions
• Active listener with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and respond professionally.
• Strong applied knowledge of physics and mathematics for system sizing, load calculations, and selecting appropriate drive and control components.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

TOP most relevant ACTUAL TASKS being sought for this position :

• Promote, support and grow our Drives, Controls, and Automation product lines — including 24V/48V DC systems, Variable Frequency Drives, Servomotors, Motion Controllers, PLCs, and HMIs.•
• Size, propose and sell SEW-EURODRIVE drive systems (including inverters, controls, automation, and electro-mechanical solutions) in a cost-conscious manner across applications such as conveying, pick and place, winding, indexing, hoisting, and pumping.
• Support customers and SEW technical staff during startup, commissioning, and programming of drives, controls, and automation products.
• Provide field service assistance and application expertise as needed.
• Deliver internal and external product training for sales, engineering, and customer personnel. Travel frequently to domestic and international customer sites, including overnight stays, and be available for work outside regular biz hours.

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

SEW-EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full time employee. These benefits start on DAY ONE!

There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage:

•    Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
•    Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
•    Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
•    Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase - New Employees are evaluated every six months for the first two years then annually thereafter
•    Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
•    Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
•    Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
•    Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
•    Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
•    Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
•    Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
•    Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
•    Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
•    Uniforms and Subsidies - Uniforms (for shop employees) are provided and a subsidy for the annual purchase of safety shoes is included
•    Employee Assistance Programs - Five programs to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances
•    Insure Choice Plan Group Discounts - Auto, Home, Pet coverage, Legal insurance, and more at a group discount rate