GCG Automation and Factory Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Application Engineer to join our team! This role serves as a critical technical support pillar for the sales team, specializing in Automation Controls, Motion Controls, and related products.

In this role, you will interact directly with customers to assess their needs, recommend optimal technologies, and provide a comprehensive material list for application requirements. You'll work closely with sales teams, providing start-up assistance and ensuring seamless support to Industrial, OEM, and End-User customers. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of GCG's success.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement however travel to customer sites in and around the Indiana area will be required (30% travel).  Accordingly, candidates must be located in the greater Indianapolis area to be considered for the role. 

What You’ll Do

• Present, promote, and demonstrate electrical components like automation products, motion control products, and other related items to prospective customers.
• Provide technical support and product knowledge to both the sales force and customers, ensuring they understand the features and benefits of the products.
• Work with the sales team across all AFS brands to help close sales for all related products.
• Utilize vendor software to size and select PLC/HMI automation products, servo/VFD motion control products, and develop bills of materials to be quoted to customers.
• Maintain product demonstration units in full working order for customer demonstrations.
• Attend various technical training events to reinforce and expand product knowledge.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to provide a seamless customer experience.
• Lead training classes on automation and related electrical products.
• Travel requirements: approximately 30%.
• Use CRM software to manage customer accounts and track sales opportunities and activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Required: Associate’s Engineering Degree (Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred), Technical Degree, or Industry Experience Equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) or equivalent experience.
• Required: 3–4 years of industry experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience working with electrical distributors, engineers, purchasing, and industrial clients. Familiarity with PLC, Motion Control, Sensors, Safety Devices/Switches, and Fluid Power. Proven track record in Application/Sales within the electrical components industry.
• Required: Positive attitude, self-motivation, goal orientation, and proficiency in math, algebra, and computer applications.
• Preferred: Skills in trigonometry, calculus, and professional writing.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary with bonus potential commensurate with applicable engineering and industrial automation project management experience
• Excellent health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits
• PTO plan with company paid holidays (7)
• 401K with employer contribution
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You

About GCG AFS

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of light industry automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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