Integration Group Manager

Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous. www.appliedc.comProvide overall leadership and accountability for the Solutions Group, overseeing the successful execution of systems projects from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing solutions team while fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.Partner closely with Sales to define project scope, schedules, and pricing, and to develop accurate cost estimates and competitive proposals. Drive the growth and profitability of the solutions business by ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations. Support the expansion of the Solutions portfolio.Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations: Provide leadership to the Solutions team through being present daily, weekly update meetings, assigning projects and tasks and providing feedbackProvide sales support to Solutions businessProvide technical assurance and explanation to customer when necessaryApprove solutions proposals written by solutions sales engineer, including full scope of work and project descriptionAssist solutions sales engineer in building system BOM and pricing including hourly estimatesManage Solutions ActivitiesAssign projects to a “lead” engineer and work with the engineer to facilitate every Solutions projectTrack and maintain active project status and communicate weekly to sales team and customers the statusPurchase and monitor all consumable shop resourcesWork with purchasing to order and monitor components for customer projectsMaintain an organized shopSystem Design – Assign projects to design team + monitor and provide daily feedbackAbility to understand and provide guidance on all aspects of Solutions automations projects (Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, software, etc.)Provide feasibility studies including prototyping componentsBroad range of electro-mechanical technical and product knowledgeCapability to wire small control cabinetsCapability to construct the designed solutions mechanical componentsStrong understanding of electro-mechanical systemsMaintain a current understanding Applied Controls primary product linesUnderstanding of industry safety requirementsCustomer ManagementMaintain Strong relations with Solutions Group customersEnsure regular status updates and contact communication with customersProvide high level customer serviceCompany KnowledgeUnderstand all position appropriate company & vendor processes and systems (P21, TDF, EbSync, Siemens, Sick, UR)Meeting etiquette (understand who’s participating, who should participate, meeting location, expected outcome, who’s documenting or notetaking, follow-up actions)Product trainingMaintain training certifications as requiredSupport off-site and on-site trainings as requiredSupport and train internal employees on Applied controls systems and hardwareGoals:To continually grow the Applied Controls Solutions group year over yearTo ensure a continuous steady workflow for the solutions group throughout the yearEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #appliedcontrolsasscWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.