Actuation Specialist

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all actuation related topics. Able to explain complicated subjects clearly and concisely to all audiences.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to provide customers with the best possible solutions to meet their requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to provide customers with the best possible solutions to meet their requirements.
  o Review bid packages including automation specifications & data sheets.
  o Responsible for timely & competitive execution of actuator RFQ’s & quotations.
  o Communicate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, quotes etc.
  o Make or verify actuator selections to ensure conformance to customer specifications and valve design inputs.
• Solid understanding of actuation control systems & accessories (e.g. solenoids, limit switches, regulators, etc.)
• Works with all pertinent parties to achieve any necessary clarifications related to proposals.
• Actively participate in the documentation related to projects (e.g. drawings, schematics, circuit diagrams, consumption charts, etc.)
• Verbally and electronically communicate with customers, sales representatives, and distributors to offer support needed.

• Ability to work with all levels of employees, management, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding.
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills.
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy.
• Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are critical.

Education

• Bachelors or better