Automation Engineer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

In this role, you will be interfacing with end users and outside field sales to support and supply technical expertise on TWMC Automation products. Must possess working knowledge and understanding of automation equipment such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Contactors, Servos, and other automation equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit customer sites to discuss product needs and requirements for applications and industries.
• Provide product training at the factory or customer site.
• Maintain a professional and business-like mindset with fellow employees and customers.
• Organize workload to accomplish work in a timely fashion.
• Plan and assist with new product releases.
• Develop product presentations.
• Provide feedback on quality and product design issues.
• Assist Controls Product Manager in daily operations.
• Handle issues or problems that can be handled without escalation.
• Attend Trade Shows to support sales efforts, improve product visibility, and obtain feedback on current product and market trends.
• Comply with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug-free workplace.
• Comply with all Company policies, including Company ISO 9001 Standards, Company Affirmative Action Plan, and Company Safety procedures.
• Incorporate the Standards of Excellence as outlined by TWMC (Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, and Follow-through) into daily activities in order to create a Total Quality environment through personal commitment to excellence.
• Uphold selling policy 4500T.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other functions as required (non-essential functions).

SCOPE, PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

As required, based on job responsibilities, education, and customer-specific needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to identify a solution to a problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision will be provided.  Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively and take ownership of assigned projects in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company's (TWMC) Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs.  This position description may not list all duties for this position.  The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties.  This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or TWMC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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