Now Hiring - Flexicon Corporation - Sales Engineer, Automation Controls (Hybrid) in Bethlehem, PA

Full description of the position

The Flexicon Corporation, a global leading bulk material handling system manufacturer, has an immediate entry level position opening for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our sales engineering team. Responsibilities include system design and technical sales of automation controls to various industries, direct response to customer inquiries, and support of internal and field sales personnel. Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential. Candidates must also have good mechanical aptitude in order to understand functionality of process equipment. Less than 10% travel required.

General Areas of Responsibility:

Direct response to customer inquiries, including:

• Technical engineering support for the pre-sale process

o Design automation controls system to meet customers needs

o Develop appropriate pricing and write quotation for the controls system

o Support of Flexicon Applications Engineers, Regional Sales Managers, and field sales representatives pertaining to the controls scope of supply

Elements of overall project management, including:

o Serve as a resource to Flexicon Electrical Engineers during panel fabrication and programming phase of project

o Obtain pricing on special controls components where required

o Obtain all relevant information to allow Flexicon Design Engineering, Production and Electrical Engineering departments design and fabricate Flexicon control systems

o Serve as technical liaison between customers and Flexicon personnel when questions arise during all phases of a given project

Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships

Ability to make solid decisions and recommendations in a rapid paced, forward thinking environment

Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision, adhering to deadlines and commitments

Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously

Ability to compile, review and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness and compliance

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, codes, standards and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of and ability to use standard computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Broad knowledge of control system platforms - Allen Bradley and Siemens is a plus

Experience with weighing systems is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should have an Engineering degree (Electrical preferred) from an accredited educational institute, or a minimum of 3 years sales experience with a technical background in the field of controls automation.

No relocation package offered - local candidates only

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethlehem, PA