Application Specialist
SMC Corporation of AmericaMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Posted December 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
SMC Corporation of America, part of the global SMC Pneumatics family, supplies high-performance pneumatic components for industrial automation. The company specializes in air cylinders, actuators, valves, fittings, regulators, and air-drying systems, delivering reliable solutions that enhance efficiency and safety across manufacturing, packaging, and process industries. With a reputation for engineering excellence and a commitment to continuous innovation, SMC offers customized product development and world-class technical support. Their integrated supply chain and rigorous quality standards set them apart as a trusted partner for engineers and plant managers worldwide.
Job Description
As an Automation Application Specialist, your primary responsibility is to provide technical expertise, support, and guidance to clients in implementing industrial automation solutions.
Requirements
- Participate in monthly conference call and provide application success stories
- Focus on identifying and closing major revenue producing projects
- Provide continuous training to sales employees, customers and distributors on products and applications
- Document and monitor sales activity in SMC’s SalesConnect system
- Assist sales employees in detailed technical presentations to all levels of customers
- Collaborate with clients to understand their unique manufacturing processes, challenges, and automation objectives
- Stay abreast of competitive outlook, assisting with gap analysis, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation
- Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback and insights for future product enhancements or new product development
- Provide technical support to clients during the implementation phase, addressing system configuration, integration, and performance issues