Solutions Specialist - Industrial Controls and Automation

There’s a Place for You at OneSource Distributors

A career at OneSource is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. OneSource offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, Hawaii, and all of California. We are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At OneSource, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can provide exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What you will do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled professional to manage product sales, pricing, work orders, and technical support for automation and electrical/electronic systems. This role serves as a key liaison between our organization, our production floor, Rockwell, and a major customer, ensuring accurate pricing, efficient builds, and exceptional technical expertise.

• Work Order Oversight: Create and maintain BOMs for custom builds such as panels, VFDs, and computers.
• Technical Support: Act as an internal resource for troubleshooting build-related issues and provide in-house expertise on automation and electrical/electronic systems.
• CAD Design: Modify and create CAD drawings as required for projects.
• Customer Liaison: Manage communication with Rockwell and the customer regarding pricing, forecasts, ordering, lifecycle, quality, and product development.
• Requirements Analysis: Understand and interpret component and system-level requirements to meet customer specifications.
• Pricing Management: Oversee pricing for Rockwell and related support lines (e.g., MTE, Prosoft) at the work order level, including labor and outsourced components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with branch sales and purchasing teams to forecast demand and determine order levels.

What you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of automation, electrical/electronic systems, and industrial/commercial networks.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation products.
• Proven experience managing pricing and work order BOMs.
• Proficiency in CAD software for design modifications and creation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to serve as a technical resource.
• Strong communication skills for managing relationships with Rockwell and internal teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, sales, and purchasing teams.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the automation or electrical/electronic industry.
• Familiarity with Rockwell products and related support lines.

Location: San Diego, CA

Work hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary Range:

• This is an exempt position that pays $85,500 - $101,167 annually. This salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, within California. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• 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.

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OneSource Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

OneSource is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 760-966-4500 or email [email protected]

OneSource Distributors is a M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer