Industrial Automation Associate

Position: Industrial Automation Associate Location: Tulsa, OKAbout Crawford: If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below: Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve ResponsibilitiesSales & Opportunity Support: Assist Automation Sales Specialists and the existing sales team with opportunity research, customer support, quoting coordination, and preparation of automation solution proposals. Technical Learning & Application Exposure: Support Automation Application Engineers with basic application tasks, product selection assistance, solution documentation, and exposure to system architectures and automation technologies. Customer Interaction & Engagement: Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to gain exposure to OEM and End User environments, applications, and decision processes. Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to support the execution of automation opportunities and customer requests. Training & Development: Participate in internal and external training programs to build foundational knowledge of industrial automation products, solutions, and sales processes. Operational & Market Awareness: Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and internal reporting to support sales and solution positioning efforts.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience: 1–3 years of experience in industrial, technical, or commercial roles. Internship or co-op experience in engineering, automation, manufacturing, or industrial sales preferred. Technical Aptitude: Interest in industrial automation and controls and a willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial communication concepts. Comfort working with basic technical documentation and software tools. Professional Skills: Strong curiosity and desire to learn. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage tasks, prioritize work, and support multiple stakeholders. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer: You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported. Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share!