Electrical Product Specialist

SMC Corporation of America is seeking a highly driven Electrical Product Specialist to support the growth and promotion of advanced industrial automation solutions across key manufacturing markets. This role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, strategic sales support, and project management to help customers implement cutting-edge electrical automation technologies that improve machine performance, efficiency, and reliability.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in industrial automation, electrical engineering, controls, sensors, electric actuators, industrial networking, or factory automation who enjoys working directly with customers, sales teams, and engineering groups to solve complex application challenges.

About the Role

The Electrical Product Specialist serves as the primary technical and commercial expert for SMC’s electrical automation product portfolio, including:

Electric actuators
Industrial communication and networking solutions
Sensors
Ionizers
Advanced automation technologies

In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and customers to identify opportunities, support product implementation, drive technical presentations, and contribute to long-term strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, engineering teams, and sales personnel
Identify customer needs and recommend tailored electrical automation solutions
Provide technical expertise during pre-sales and post-sales support activities
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions to customers and internal teams
Assist with implementation, sizing, and application support for electrical automation products
Collaborate with engineering and marketing teams to provide technical feedback for new product development
Support strategic product launches and market expansion initiatives
Identify competitive industry trends and emerging technologies within industrial automation
Generate new business opportunities and support lead development activities
Participate in regional, national, and local trade shows and customer events
Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, projects, opportunities, and sales activity within CRM systems
Support target accounts and strategic customer projects related to SMC electrical automation solutions
Analyze customer feedback and market conditions to help improve products and services
Work cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction and project success

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
Equivalent industry experience with an Associate degree may also be considered
Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, industrial automation, controls engineering, or factory automation preferred
Strong understanding of electrical systems, automation technologies, and industrial manufacturing processes
Experience with electrical automation products such as electric actuators, industrial communication systems, sensors, PLC integration, or related technologies preferred
Ability to build relationships with customers and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Strong presentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience using CRM software and managing technical sales activities
Ability to manage multiple projects and customer priorities simultaneously
Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and strategic thinking abilities

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience supporting or working within industries such as:

Packaging
Automotive manufacturing
Food and beverage
Electronics manufacturing
Pharmaceutical and life sciences
Chemical processing
Laser cutting and material handling
Industrial machinery and OEM environments

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to customer facilities and industry events
Overnight travel may exceed 50%
Must be able to transport product samples and equipment up to 50 lbs

Why Join SMC?

SMC is a global leader in pneumatic and electrical automation technology, providing innovative solutions that support manufacturers across a wide range of industries. Joining SMC means becoming part of a collaborative, growth-focused organization where technical expertise and innovation are highly valued.

Apply today to help shape the future of industrial automation.

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