Manage and train the Application Engineering team, strengthen engineering participation in sales, maintain partner certifications, track engineering-supported sales utilization, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations. Develop sales application tactics, support branch sales calls, promote technical competency through SIPEC initiatives, and lead creation of technical white papers and product videos. The role requires expertise in electrical and mechanical automation designs, application field sales, business software, and ERP, CRM, and QMS systems.
Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
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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:
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